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Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s Wonderful Italian Mid-Century daybed / bench / settee in a clear design of the seventies.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Italian Daybed
Mid-20th Century Italian Daybed

Mid-20th Century Italian Daybed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Elegant mid-20th Century Italian daybed/window seat in the manner of Paola Buffa.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Sycamore

Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Beech and Metal, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Beech and Metal, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Beech and Metal, Italy, 1950s

Located in Firenze, IT

A stunning and versatile Mid-Century Modern daybed, dating to the 1950s. This piece is a masterclass in the "form follows function" philosophy, featuring a minimalist aesthetic that ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Brown leather daybed/sofa/bed Italian manufacture mid-century 1960s
Brown leather daybed/sofa/bed Italian manufacture mid-century 1960s

Brown leather daybed/sofa/bed Italian manufacture mid-century 1960s

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Brown leather daybed, Italian manufacture, 1960. Elegant and refined, this daybed features an essential design with cylindrical cushions and exposed stitching, details that emphasize...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Italian Daybed - 1960s
Italian Daybed - 1960s

Italian Daybed - 1960s

Located in Paris, FR

Italian production 1960s Daybed Bamboo and bent wicker frame; upholstered seat covered in a beige fabric. Dimensions H67/45 x W205 x D95 cm

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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Contemporary Curved Italian Daybed
Contemporary Curved Italian Daybed

Contemporary Curved Italian Daybed

Located in London, London

The legs of the daybed are slightly splayed and elegantly tapered, adding stability and a touch of mid-century modern flair.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century
Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century

Osvaldo Borsani D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno Italy Reupholstered Mid Century

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Munster, NRW

Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy The fully reversible cult sofa with movable wings.. This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mecha...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Italian Daybed in Boucle
Contemporary Italian Daybed in Boucle

Contemporary Italian Daybed in Boucle

Located in London, London

Daybed Beech frame Pillow seat in boucle Italy Contemporary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery

Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Daybed by Edoardo Gellner, Italy 1970
Daybed by Edoardo Gellner, Italy 1970

Daybed by Edoardo Gellner, Italy 1970

By Edoardo Gellner

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This elegant daybed was designed by Italian architect and designer Edoardo Gellner around 1970 and perfectly reflects the refined modernist spirit of the period. The design combines ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Textile, Wood

Large Mid-Century Wooden Daybed with Adjustable Headrest and Sheepskin Upholster
Large Mid-Century Wooden Daybed with Adjustable Headrest and Sheepskin Upholster

Large Mid-Century Wooden Daybed with Adjustable Headrest and Sheepskin Upholster

Located in New York, NY

A spacious mid-century wooden daybed featuring an adjustable headrest and elegantly tapered legs. Recently reupholstered in luxurious white sheepskin, this modern piece offers both c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Daybeds

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Contemporary Italian Daybed with Half-Circle Feet
Contemporary Italian Daybed with Half-Circle Feet

Contemporary Italian Daybed with Half-Circle Feet

Located in London, London

Daybed Half-circle feet Ash frame Other fabric options available Made in Italy Contemporary If not in stock can be made to order Elevate your living space with this exquisite ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Italian Daybed Attributed to Augusto Romano
Italian Daybed Attributed to Augusto Romano

Italian Daybed Attributed to Augusto Romano

By Augusto Romano

Located in Dallas, TX

An Italian daybed attributed to Augusto Romano from the 1950s with a solid wood frame, tapered legs, and a low, streamlined profile. The piece features a loose seat cushion and cylin...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern James Irvine for B&B Italia Lunar Sofa Daybed
Mid Century Modern James Irvine for B&B Italia Lunar Sofa Daybed

Mid Century Modern James Irvine for B&B Italia Lunar Sofa Daybed

By B&B Italia

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern James Irvine for B&B Italia Lunar Sofa Daybed This fun and funky, stylish teal leather sofa and its solid steel base mechanically opens into a full/queen comforta...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Soft Blue Velvet Daybed Chaise Longue
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Soft Blue Velvet Daybed Chaise Longue

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Soft Blue Velvet Daybed Chaise Longue

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage organic single daybed or chaise lounge from rattan and bamboo very similar to Gio Ponti design 1950s Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Giulio Ponti Pistoia daybed sofa Italbed Italy 1966
Giulio Ponti Pistoia daybed sofa Italbed Italy 1966

Giulio Ponti Pistoia daybed sofa Italbed Italy 1966

By Giulio Ponti & Giuseppe Turchini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare ‘Pistoia’ Daybed Sofa designed by Giulio Ponti for Italbed, Italy, 1966. This striking and rare Pistoia daybed sofa, designed by the son of legendary architect and designer Gio ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Plywood, Paint

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965

By Gae Aulenti

Located in Brussels, BE

ocus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Production, Italy, 1965 D: 86 cm (33.86") H: 69,5 ( metal structure only 56cm H ) cm W: 202 cm (79.53")

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s

Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Rationalist daybed In the style of Paolo Buffa, wood and fabric, Italy, 1940s This daybed, in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the refined balance characteristic of Milanese desig...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy
Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy

Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy

By Mobel Italia

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Ultra comfortable daybed in its original black leather. First owner - very good vintage condition. Dimensions : W 160 x D 67 x H 80 cm

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather

Gianni Songia Daybed Model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Gianni Songia Daybed Model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

Gianni Songia Daybed Model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s

By Gianni Songia

Located in Brussels, BE

Gianni Songia daybed model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most, Italy 1973
Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most, Italy 1973

Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most, Italy 1973

By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most

Located in Milan, IT

Marzio Cecchi First Edition Daybed for Studio Most. This design debuted at the 7th Salon International du Meuble, Paris. 1973 The present lot is one of a few known examples of this f...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Steel

Architect Mario Cristiani Rare Bamboo Daybed for Bonacina, Italy 1964
Architect Mario Cristiani Rare Bamboo Daybed for Bonacina, Italy 1964

Architect Mario Cristiani Rare Bamboo Daybed for Bonacina, Italy 1964

By Bonacina

Located in Milan, IT

A sublime Architect Mario Cristiani rare daybed in bamboo and wicker for Bonacina, Italy 1964 We have added a central foot that can be taken off to hold better the structure. see...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery

Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed
Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed

Large Tito Agnoli (attr) Bamboo Daybed Bamboo and Rattan Daybed

By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sensational large bamboo daybed with elegant curvature on legs and beautiful woven rattan details. Sturdy, lightweight frame. In original condition with visible wear consistent with ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s

By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Located in Argelato, BO

Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016 Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959 Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric Azucena Edition Bibliography: Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Daybed mod. Capocaccia
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Daybed mod. Capocaccia

20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Daybed mod. Capocaccia

By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Kazuhide Takahama studied architecture at university in Tokyo from 1949, taking his degree in 1953. He's, however, primarily known as a furniture and lighting designer. Kazuhide Taka...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed. This sofa bed comes with its original metallic bed net and needs a mattress of cm. 80 x 190 (about inch. 31.50 x 74.80)....

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo, Rattan

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Rare ‘Le Mura’ daybed by Mario Bellini for Cassina – Italy, 1972. The daybed still has the original Mohair velvet fabric. Designer: Mario Bellini Manufacturer: Cassina Country:...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Mohair, Velvet

Daybed by Angelo Mangiarotti
Daybed by Angelo Mangiarotti

Daybed by Angelo Mangiarotti

By Frigerio, Angelo Mangiarotti

Located in Berlin, DE

Angelo Mangiarotti is regarded as one of the most important Italian designers of the second half of the 20th century. In addition to his work as a designer, he was also an architect ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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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...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal, Brass

Italian Rationalist Daybeds in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2
Italian Rationalist Daybeds in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2

Italian Rationalist Daybeds in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s, Set of 2

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Paolo Buffa (1903–1970) was one of the leading figures of mid-century Italian design, working alongside contemporaries such as Gio Ponti while maintaining a distinctive sensitivity t...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass

Italian Modernist Tito Agnoli-Style Rattan and Bamboo Sleigh Daybed / Single Bed
Italian Modernist Tito Agnoli-Style Rattan and Bamboo Sleigh Daybed / Single Bed

Italian Modernist Tito Agnoli-Style Rattan and Bamboo Sleigh Daybed / Single Bed

By Bonacina, Tito Agnoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian bamboo single/daybed often attributed to Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, but unconfirmed/unsigned (ca. 1950s, Italy). Composed of a rattan wrapped-bent bamboo frame (neither spring...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo, Rattan

"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979

"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in New York, NY

A rare and iconic example of late 20th-century Italian design, this “Grand Italia” daybed was designed by the celebrated trio De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1979. A str...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Italian Rattan Double Bed, Tito Agnoli Style, Mid-Century Modern
Italian Rattan Double Bed, Tito Agnoli Style, Mid-Century Modern

Italian Rattan Double Bed, Tito Agnoli Style, Mid-Century Modern

By Tito Agnoli

Located in bari, IT

The bed has a frame made of bamboo or rattan (wicker). The structure is made entirely of bamboo or rattan canes that are bent and tied, giving it an organic, handcrafted look. The co...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Italian Sofa Bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, 1960s
Mid-Century Italian Sofa Bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, 1960s

Mid-Century Italian Sofa Bed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna, 1960s

By Rito Valla

Located in Oirlo, LI

This elegant sofa bed designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna in the 1960s is a beautiful example of Italian mid-century modern thinking, where smart functionality meets refined aesth...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Daybed in Teak Anni '60, Italia
Daybed in Teak Anni '60, Italia

Daybed in Teak Anni '60, Italia

Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO

Daybed anni '60 in legno di teak e di manifattura italiana. Il daybed è stato completamente restaurato di recente. E' completo di bolster che può essere posizionato a piacere. ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Day Bed, Fabric, Italian Design, 1990

Located in Miami, FL

Long lounge chair , day bed extremly comfortable . The color is great and will put a joyfull note in any interior. The complete piece is in foam , the fabric is a bit more purple th...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds. The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).   

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo, Rattan

Giuseppe Gibelli Midcentury Walnut Daybed with Bedside Table
Giuseppe Gibelli Midcentury Walnut Daybed with Bedside Table

Giuseppe Gibelli Midcentury Walnut Daybed with Bedside Table

By Giuseppe Gibelli

Located in Madrid, ES

Giuseppe Gibelli angular daybed veneered in walnut wood and mahogany. The headrest contains a bedside table with shelves and drawers. New mattress and fabric upholstery.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Walnut, Fabric

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in Wien, AT

The Locus Solus daybed, designed in 1964 by the influential Italian architect and designer Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, is a striking example of 1960s avant-garde design. With its tub...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

"Locus Solus" daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s

By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova

Located in bruxelles, BE

Daybed, meridian with cushion in yellow fabric with green stitching and metal structure by Gae Aulenti. Model: Locus Solus. Wear due to time and age FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RE...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

1950s Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Daybed Frame with Sleigh Shaped Frame
1950s Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Daybed Frame with Sleigh Shaped Frame

1950s Franco Albini Inspired Bamboo Daybed Frame with Sleigh Shaped Frame

By Franco Albini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1950's bent bamboo daybed frame with a sturdy but lightweight sleigh shaped frame and a decorative crown-like headboard. Reminiscent of designs by Franco Albini. Minimal rat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954

Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Voorburg, NL

Sofa/ Daybed ‘D70’, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1954. This customizable D70 sofa has two pivoting wings, a very stable metal frame, and a beautiful f...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass, Steel

Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather
Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather

Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather

By Michele de Lucchi, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Michele De Lucchi e Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau, daybed part of the series 'Piazza di Spagna', leather, wood, Italy, production 2000-2009 This limited edition daybed is created ...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wood

Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair
Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair

Daybed 882 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in newly upholstered brown Mohair

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Berlin, DE

Model 882 daybed sofa designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina. This elegant piece features a solid wood frame with refined dovetail joints and new brown Mohair upholstery by Mark...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s

Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Daybed in Butterscotch Suede for C&B Italia, 1970s

By C&B Italia, Mario Bellini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It is a significant piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Mid-Century Italian design.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Suede, Foam

Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design
Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa for Cassina, Mid-Century Modern Design

By Mario Bellini

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mario Bellini Duc-Duc Sofa For Cassina The latest version of the Duc sofa, updated in both comfort and seat size, retains its panel structure and the same passion for exploration as...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Gio Ponti in Style of Mid-Century Grey Silk Satin Dormeuse
Gio Ponti in Style of Mid-Century Grey Silk Satin Dormeuse

Gio Ponti in Style of Mid-Century Grey Silk Satin Dormeuse

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Gorgeous dormeuse attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti of fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s. The base is made of a very beautiful and durable wood with four beautiful c...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Satin, Silk, Wood

Exceptional Pair of decorative Italian Rattan Day Beds, Italy, c.1960s
Exceptional Pair of decorative Italian Rattan Day Beds, Italy, c.1960s

Exceptional Pair of decorative Italian Rattan Day Beds, Italy, c.1960s

Located in London, GB

Pair of Italian day beds, Italy, c.1960s. A stylish and versatile pair of mid-century day beds, beautifully crafted in rattan. The design has a relaxed yet refined character, with cl...

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Antique 1860s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Rattan

Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Brown leather Le Bambole folding bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in amstelveen, NL

Iconic Le Bambole folding bed / daybed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in its original brown leather. A celebrated Italian design known for its soft, sculptural presence and excep...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Allesandro Albrizzi: midcentury bed bench in chrome
Allesandro Albrizzi: midcentury bed bench in chrome

Allesandro Albrizzi: midcentury bed bench in chrome

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Zemst, BE

High quality 'end of bed' bench In chrome with reupholstered cotton cushion. Design: Allesandro Albrizzi (1934-1994) Very typical legs, similar to his dining chairs. Very heavy le...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex

By Cini Boeri

Located in Tilburg, NL

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production. At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex
Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex

By Cini Boeri

Located in Tilburg, NL

Cini Boeri 'Strips' Sofa Bed for Arflex. Designed 1972, current production. At the end of the 60s, the architect Cini Boeri revolutionizes the furniture market with her model, that ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Méridienne "Can Can" par Luciano Frigerio
Méridienne "Can Can" par Luciano Frigerio

Méridienne "Can Can" par Luciano Frigerio

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Véritable chef-d'œuvre du design italien des années 70, la méridienne « Can Can » de Luciano Frigerio incarne l’équilibre parfait entre force et délicatesse. Sa structure imposante e...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini
Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini

Pietro Arosio Sliding Bed Sofa for Taccini

By Tacchini, Pietro Arosio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Freshly reubholsted in butter yellow mohair, practical design, convertable sofa. This sofa transforms to a comfortable daybed by lowering the backrest. The sculptural base comprised ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Rodolfo Dordoni Lie Out Sunbed For Cassina
Rodolfo Dordoni Lie Out Sunbed For Cassina

Rodolfo Dordoni Lie Out Sunbed For Cassina

By Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Rodolfo Dordoni Lie Out Sunbed For Cassina An outdoor sunbed with an assertive, sophisticated personality Lie Out by Rodolfo Dordoni is an elegant invitation to relax. Its structur...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wood

Midcentury Beds Bamboo
Midcentury Beds Bamboo

Midcentury Beds Bamboo

Located in bari, IT

Bamboo bed designed in the 1960s. the seat height is intended without the mattress.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Velvet, Walnut

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Gianni Songia Daybed/Sofa Designed for Sormani of Italy, 1963
Gianni Songia Daybed/Sofa Designed for Sormani of Italy, 1963

Gianni Songia Daybed/Sofa Designed for Sormani of Italy, 1963

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H 25.6 in W 79.93 in D 33.47 in

Gianni Songia Daybed/Sofa Designed for Sormani of Italy, 1963

By Gianni Songia, Sormani

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an extremely rare Italian daybed designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani in 1963. The elegant frame is built from rosewood, can be used as an extremely...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wood

Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962
Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962

Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in New York, NY

Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) A lively and playful modernist daybed or sofa by Memphis Milano founder Ettore Sottsass, in red lacquered walnut with a black-upholstered cushion and tw...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Wood

Gianni Songia GS195 Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
Gianni Songia GS195 Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963

Gianni Songia GS195 Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963

By Gianni Songia, Sormani

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you an elegant GS 195 daybed, designed in 1963 by Gianni Songia for Sormani. The backrest can be adapted to make it a daybed, soft black leather on an or...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wood

Daybed Sormani By Gianni Songia GS195
Daybed Sormani By Gianni Songia GS195

Daybed Sormani By Gianni Songia GS195

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H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 34.65 in

Daybed Sormani By Gianni Songia GS195

By Gianni Songia, Claudio Sormani

Located in UTRECHT, NL

Beautiful daybed or sofa designed by Gianni Songia. Manufactured by Sormani, Italy. This can be changed from a sofa to an daybed, very easy. This daybed comes with brown nappa leat...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wood

Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s
Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s

Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s

Located in Vienna, Vienna

Lovely vintage Altana Divani and Poltrone daybed sectional sofa in original emerald green velvet, Italy 1970s. This two-piece modern Italian small sectional sofa or petite daybed (wi...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Daybed Di Jaques Hitier Per Tubauto Francia 1950
Daybed Di Jaques Hitier Per Tubauto Francia 1950

Daybed Di Jaques Hitier Per Tubauto Francia 1950

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H 12.21 in W 89.77 in D 34.26 in

Daybed Di Jaques Hitier Per Tubauto Francia 1950

By Jacques Hitier, Tubauto

Located in Genova, IT

daybed disegnato da Jacques Hitier e prodotto da Tubauto negli anni 50 (francia). Telaio in rovere e tubolare metallico laccato e curvato. Questo modello ha due braccioli regola...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Gianni Songia for Sormani Black Leather and Rosewood Sofa / Daybed 1963
Gianni Songia for Sormani Black Leather and Rosewood Sofa / Daybed 1963

Gianni Songia for Sormani Black Leather and Rosewood Sofa / Daybed 1963

By Gianni Songia

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian sofa / daybed model GS195 designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani 1963. Very elegant and original design. Rosewood frame, buttoned black leather cushions. The backrest slides...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Rosewood

Black leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
Black leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

Black leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in NIJMEGEN, NL

The Knoll Studio Barcelona Daybed Relax is an iconic design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. In 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was asked to design the German Pavilion for the World Exhib...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather

Leather Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s
Leather Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s

Leather Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1970s

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Torino, Italy

Leather daybed with metal and wood structure. Designer Mies van der Rohe Manufacturer Knoll International Year 1970.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Daybed 1970s B&B Italia newly upholstered brown leather

By Mario Bellini

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Expertly restored and newly upholstered, this Le Bambole daybed features luxurious Italian chocolate brown leather, exuding elegance and sophistication.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Foam

Dormeuse italiana anni ’50 attribuita alla Atelier Borsani Varedo, in velluto.
Dormeuse italiana anni ’50 attribuita alla Atelier Borsani Varedo, in velluto.

Dormeuse italiana anni ’50 attribuita alla Atelier Borsani Varedo, in velluto.

By Atelier Borsani Varedo

Located in Milano, IT

Dormeuse tipica italiana anni ’50 attribuita all'Atelier Borsani di Varedo. Azienda fondata dal padre del più celeberrimo Osvaldo Borsani. Divano, letto singolo e chaise longue con ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Iron

Locus Solus Day Bed by Gae Aulenti, Chromed Metal, Blue Cushions, 1970s
Locus Solus Day Bed by Gae Aulenti, Chromed Metal, Blue Cushions, 1970s

Locus Solus Day Bed by Gae Aulenti, Chromed Metal, Blue Cushions, 1970s

By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti

Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) Locus Solus Day Bed Chromed metal with mattress and cushions covered in shades of blue velvet Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1970 approx Measures: wid...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954
D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954

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H 30.71 in W 76.38 in D 34.26 in

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, Italy

D70 Sofà-bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Milano Italy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Exlusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s
Exlusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

Exlusive, Leather Le Bambole Day-Bed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This Le Bambole day-bed was designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. It features a tubular steel structure, polyurethane foam and new white leather upholstery. Closed, ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Foam

Italian Mid-19th Century Daybed Chaise Lounge
Italian Mid-19th Century Daybed Chaise Lounge

Italian Mid-19th Century Daybed Chaise Lounge

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H 33.86 in W 33.86 in D 79.93 in

Italian Mid-19th Century Daybed Chaise Lounge

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Large and very comfortable daybed or chaise lounge comes from Caserta in Italy. The frame is fully walnut veneered. In our workshop we completely restore it and upholstered it in Mil...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chaise Longues

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Silk, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Sofa Daybed & Two Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Sofa Daybed & Two Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Cognac Leather Sofa Daybed & Two Lounge Chairs, Italy 1970s

By Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern cognac leather sofa daybed & two lounge chairs, Italy 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Metal

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani

Unavailable

H 36 in W 80 in D 30 in

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Italian adjustable sofa that converts into daybed.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Mario Bellini Style Sofa's Daybeds Two Pieces Available, Italy, 1970s
Mario Bellini Style Sofa's Daybeds Two Pieces Available, Italy, 1970s

Mario Bellini Style Sofa's Daybeds Two Pieces Available, Italy, 1970s

By Mario Bellini

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Sofa's Daybeds Italy, 1970s. Reupholstered in faux shearling fabric.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Adjustable Daybed in Steel by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
Adjustable Daybed in Steel by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate

Adjustable Daybed in Steel by Ammannati & Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate

By Giampiero Vitelli, Titina Ammanati, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Zurich, CH

An adjustable daybed with steel frame and springs by Titina Ammanati and Giampiero Vitelli. The mattress is newly upholstered in a pure linen fabric in camargue color by Loro Piana. ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Mid-Century Italian Daybed Newly Reupholstered in Purple Velvet
Mid-Century Italian Daybed Newly Reupholstered in Purple Velvet

Mid-Century Italian Daybed Newly Reupholstered in Purple Velvet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian mid-century daybed with feminine curves in purple velvet.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Sofa/Daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani
Italian Mid-Century Sofa/Daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani

Italian Mid-Century Sofa/Daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani

By Gianni Songia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Italian mid-century sofa is by Gianni Songia for Sormani.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Wonderful Italian Mid-Century daybed / bench / settee in a clear design of the seventies.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Brass

Italian Daybed
Italian Daybed

Italian Daybed

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H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 27.56 in

Italian Daybed

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Italian Mid-Century daybed, simple enamelled framework, three body panels newly upholstered in linen with deep brown leather end detailing.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Zanuso Mid-Century Daybed  1958, Italy
Zanuso Mid-Century Daybed  1958, Italy

Zanuso Mid-Century Daybed 1958, Italy

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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in D 18.9 in

Zanuso Mid-Century Daybed 1958, Italy

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Elegant and rare Zanuso daybed. The base of the daybed reclines to create several seating options. The backrest is fully removable for use as daybed. Newly refurbished and upholstere...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s

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H 23.23 in W 79.93 in D 35.44 in

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybeds, Italy, 1970s, Excellent Condition
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybeds, Italy, 1970s, Excellent Condition

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybeds, Italy, 1970s, Excellent Condition

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of bamboo daybeds, 1970s. Stunning pair of bamboo daybeds in perfect condition. Italy, 1970s

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Daybed, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Rattan Daybed, White Fabric, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Daybed, White Fabric, Italy 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Rattan daybed, White Fabric, Italy 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Rattan

Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Red Leather Daybed, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Red Leather Daybed, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange Red Leather Daybed, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern Orange red leather daybed, 1970s Daybed with rectangular seat in bright orange / red leather.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

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Italian Mid Century Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Italian mid century daybed for your home. An Italian mid century daybed — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 365 variations of the antique or vintage Italian mid century daybed you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Italian mid century daybed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An Italian mid century daybed made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. A well-made Italian mid century daybed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gianni Songia, Sormani and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Mid Century Daybed?

An Italian mid century daybed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,946, while the lowest priced sells for $415 and the highest can go for as much as $65,140.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.