A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, England
A mid 18th century Irish mahogany daybed with period floral needlepoint.
Antique Mid-18th Century British Daybeds
Mahogany
A Mid 18th Century Irish Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, England
A mid 18th century Irish mahogany daybed with period floral needlepoint.
Mahogany
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...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern, Daybed by Gunnar Berggren & Yngve Ekström for Swedese, 1970s
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
This collectible sculptural daybed will complement many interior styles. A Mid Century Modern, Bohemian, Classic, Scandinavian or an Art Deco home decor.
Metal, Chrome
Chinese Woven Top Daybed with Scrolled Feet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century monumental elmwood daybed from China's Shanxi province features an outward-curving apron with cusped edges and a tightly-woven rattan top. The daybed's abbreviated ...
Rattan, Elm
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")
Metal
$3,669Sale Price|20% Off
Brown leather patchwork sleeping sofa daybed, double bed, 1970s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Vintage 1970s leather patchwork sofa/ double bed with a bold, sculptural design. This two-seat piece, showcasing unique patina and character throughout. Its layered, geometric const...
Leather
$2,016Sale Price / item|32% Off
DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
The frame is solid beech and painted steel, a heavy and high quality piece with a minimalist modernist design sure to fit in most mid century modern interiors. Two are available, b...
Steel
Fine Danish Box Sofa / Daybed in Oak 1960s. New Upholstered
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish box sofa / daybed with new mattress and new grey wool fabric. Made in solid oak and produced 1960s. We don’t know who designed it, but looks Børge Mogensen or Kurt Østervig. V...
Fabric, Oak
All Black Cowhide Fur Upholstery Custom Daybed Large Bench
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stylish custom made all black cowhide upholstery sofa daybed.
Cowhide
Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 84 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley "The Linear Daybed" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher.
Nickel
1960s MCM Faux Rattan Wood Pagoda Upholstered Daybed Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style faux bamboo daybed sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The ...
Brass
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
Leather
Daybed with Oak Cross-Braced Frame by René Gabriel, France ca 1945
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Utrecht, NL
Born in 1890 in France, René Gabriel was one of the leading figures of the modernist movement in Paris. From 1923 to 1950, he presented a body of work, offering an innovative vision ...
Fabric, Oak
1960s Bleached Oak Daybed by Bertrand Goldberg with Velvet Cushion
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s bleached oak daybed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg with new cushion in Kravet performance velvet. Cushion height: 7" Bertrand Goldberg (1913-1997) studied at the Bau...
Velvet, Oak
Midcentury pine danish daybed, French antique fabric for new cushion 190x75x32cm
Located in Forest, BE
Danish Pine Daybed – 1950s Antique French Striped Cotton Cushion A beautiful Danish daybed from the 1950s, featuring the simplicity and warmth of classic Scandinavian design. Craft...
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Bacelona Daybed, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll, Early 2000s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Barcelona daybed, design Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll, Early 2000s. Mahogany frame, leather upholstery. Steel legs. Marked. Good vintage condition, minor patina co...
Steel
Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed for Auping in white fabric Netherlands 1954
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
An iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping in 1954, a distinctive example of Dutch post-war modernism. The daybed features its characteristic slender black m...
Metal
Linear Daybed in Dark Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
The Linear Daybed is a refined take on mid-century modern design inspired by Edward Wormley with a sleek silhouette emphasizing balance and proportion, handcrafted for today’s interi...
Brass
Daybed by Charlotte Perriand for Méribel Les Allues, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ideal for both practical use and as a statement piece in sophisticated interiors, this daybed embodies the enduring appeal of mid-century modern design.
Wood, Pine
1940s French Daybed in the Manner of René Gabriel newly upholstered
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Berlin, DE
French daybed from the 1940s, made of solid oak with a simple, architectural design. Newly upholstered with a tufted seat cushion and cylindrical bolster. In the manner of René Gabri...
Upholstery, Oak
Sheepskin 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...
Fabric, Beech, Sheepskin
Georges Candilis & Anja Blomstedt rare minimalist Daybed, France 1969
By Anja Blomstedt, Georges Candilis, Robert Sentou
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare minimalist daybed called "Plein" designed by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt, manufactured by Sentou in France in 1969. Designed for the residence “Les Carrats” in Port Leuc...
Aluminum
Linear Daybed in Natural Walnut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern legend Edward Wormley, "The Linear Daybed" embodies modern minimalism with clean lines and a sturdy metal stretcher.
Brass
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
Brazilian Modern Sculpted Daybed in Rosewood & Camel Mohair, Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Francesco Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The result is an elegant and versatile example of Brazilian mid-century design, equally suited to seating, lounging, or use as a sculptural centerpiece.
Mohair, Rosewood
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...
Bamboo
Giuseppe Scapinelli Floating Daybed in Caviúna Wood & Off-White Boucle, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Poised between furniture and sculpture, this daybed captures the essence of mid-century Brazilian design: sensuous materials, refined craftsmanship, and a confident architectural pre...
Bouclé, Hardwood
"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.
Metal
Cassina "LC5" Daybed / Three-Seat Sofa by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret & Perriand
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
A superb example of the LC5, produced by Cassina under license and stamped with the maker's edition mark, model number LC5, serial number F01191, and the facsimile signature of Le Co...
Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Very lively pat...
Stainless Steel
Rare Richard Schultz Knoll International Daybed / Sofa No. 703
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Munich, DE
Convertible sofa designed by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. The seat pulls forward and up to create a flat and level bed. Wonderful and classic Mid-Century Modern design up...
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Barcelona Daybed Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona couch daybed for Knoll International, USA, 1980s. One of the most iconic and enduring modernist designs, the Barcelona daybed was originally create...
Chrome
1960s "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with New Custom Yellow Mattress and Bolster
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R.
Metal
Modern Oak and DEDAR embroidered fabric Minho OUTDOORS Daybed, by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho OUTDOORS Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho Outdoors daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional fu...
Travertine
Lawson-Fenning Topa Daybed, Red Corduroy w/ Solid Walnut Base, Modern Lounge
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Topa Daybed by Lawson-Fenning. The Topa daybed features a roundover frame handcrafted in walnut or oak. The daybed is tufted and comes with a loose bolster pillow. The Lawso...
Upholstery, Walnut
$25,277Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal, Steel
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...
Brass, Steel
Early Pierre Chapo Double Godot Daybed With Square Legs c. 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Pierre Chapo double Godot daybed with square legs France, early 1960's French elm, ivory cotton canvas Measurements: 57.5" width, 77.5" length, 11.5" frame height, 15.5" se...
Elm
"Constanze" Convertible Daybed by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, 1958
Located in Vienna, AT
Freestanding Sofa Model 'Constanze' by Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, Austria, Mid-Century, c. 1970 A beautiful example of mid-century Austrian design, this Constanze sofa was designe...
Metal
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Tapestry Jacquard, Oak Root by Greenapple
By Dedar, Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Onyx, Marble
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spalt.
Steel, Chrome
A Haroma, Saarinen, and Salo Design Collaboration Daybed, Finland 1960
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of this one-off, exquisite piece of furniture is a harmonious blend of architectural vision, craftsmanship, and the traditions rooted in Finnish mid-century design. This ...
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Minho Daybed, DEDAR Textured Fabric, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Onyx, Marble
1950s Hans J. Wegner GE7 Daybed for Getama in Teak & Cane
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama during the 1950s, the GE-258 daybed is one of the finest examples of Danish Modern furniture, embodying the balance between elegant craftsmanshi...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Hans J. Wegner Teak Double Daybed Sofa, Danish Design, 1960s, Rare
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Pasadena, TX
Teak-framed sofa by master Danish designer, Hans Wegner. This rare version of his famous daybed has a base that slides open to create a larger (double) bed. A bed cover unrolls to pr...
Teak
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Brown Faux Fur, Travertine, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Onyx, Marble
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.
Leather
Contemporary Leaf Daybed, DEDAR Beige Chenille and Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Leaf Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Leaf Daybed is inspired by the way a leaf gently wraps around the elements it ...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Walnut and cane daybed attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen Denmark 1950ies
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Beautifull and rare 1950ies daybed in walnut and beech wood with cane weaving. Attributed to Ib Kofod Larsen, made in Denmark in the 1950ies. This daybed model has been offered in ...
Wood, Cane, Walnut
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Pair of Daybeds for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron, Robert Guillerme
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare pair of Daybeds in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa 1960. Here is a lovely pair of daybeds by French creator duo Robert Guillerm...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Nordic Modern Daybed in Sheepskin, Scandinavia, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Nordic Modern’ is a recognized term around the world, standing for the characteristic style of the Nordic countries’ design created during the 20th century. Pieces from the mid-cent...
Sheepskin, Wood
$7,676Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Metal
"Model 159" Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
Especially the classic mid-century sideboards and daybeds designed by Danish furniture designers, including the world-renowned Johannes Andersen, Svend Aage Madsen and Kurt Østervig ...
Wood, Fabric, Bouclé
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Arielle daybed is often misattributed to Wim Rietveld but is actually by the hand of Dick Cordemeijer who started at Auping in 1953 and was responsible for their famous 'Cleopatr...
Metal, Steel
$2,388Sale Price|30% Off
Exceptional 1920s Antique French 2–3 Seater Sofa / Convertible Folding Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
A beautiful 1920s French 2–3 seater sofa that effortlessly combines elegance with functionality. This versatile piece folds down in two settings, transforming into a highly practical...
Wood
Lawson-Fenning Dutch Daybed XL, Linen Lounger w/ Solid Walnut & Brass Base
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dutch Daybed XL has a semi-attached cushion with one bolster pillow. The base is made of American walnut or white oak and antique brass toecaps. The Lawson-Fenning Collection i...
Brass
Richly patinated cognac leather DS-80 daybed by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
Discover this iconic DS-80 daybed by De Sede, produced in Switzerland during the 1970s. Upholstered in the manufacturer’s celebrated cognac patchwork leather, this piece perfectly ca...
Leather, Wood
Mustard Velvet 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...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$3,510Sale Price|21% Off
Very Early and Rare Richard Stein Daybed for Knoll
By Richard Stein
Located in Munich, DE
Birch plywood with upholstered backrest and loose seat cushion, original finish to wood, reupholstered, foot pedal releases back which retracts to form a large sleeping surface.
Birch
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Dedar Textured Velvet, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Minho Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Minho daybed is a modern reinterpretation of traditional furniture design. In...
Onyx, Marble
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
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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.
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.
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