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Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed, Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Dansk Bed
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Posted bed with solid wood construction, hand-cut joinery and custom Dutchman brass joint. Handmade
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 4.5
This is a modern take at a classic and timeless shaker shape. Turned tapered legs fit
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Bed Frame - Bed No. 4.5
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 4.5
This is a modern take at a classic and timeless shaker shape. Turned tapered legs fit
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
unique Mid-Century Modern look. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Canopy Bed - US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style canopy bed with a dramatic vertical slat back design. It has an
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bed by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage modern bed frame by Paul Frankl features a dark finish, crisscross designed
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Bed - Bed No.2
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 2
Featuring strong lines, exposed joinery and an enjoyably slanted headboard.
This bed
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Platform Storage Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
Featuring strong lines, exposed joinery and an enjoyably slanted headboard.
This bed exhibits
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
By Beauty and Bread Woodshop
Located in Vancouver, WA
Though delicate in design, this bed is remarkably sturdy and stout. The design goal was to have a
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
By Beauty and Bread Woodshop
Located in Vancouver, WA
Though delicate in design, this bed is remarkably sturdy and stout. The design goal was to have a
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Modern Parchment Bed Frame, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare Italian Mid-century Modern bed in parchment and maple of the 1950s. The bed has beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Maple, Parchment Paper
Shagreen Embossed Modern Bed - Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic modern Tempest Finish shagreen embossed leather-wrapped queen size bed. The headboard
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Leather
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction.
Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction.
Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid-Century Platform Bed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large mid-century modern walnut platform bed with storage headboard.
Mattress size: 54.5"w, 75"d
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid century Modern Solid Wood Platform Bed
Located in Vancouver, WA
flow in and out in every direction.
Our goal with this mid century modern bed has been, first and
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2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Italian mid-century modern Single beds in bamboo, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Single beds in bamboo, 1960s
Pair of vintage single beds with bamboo
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Bed Frame
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 4
Classic, timeless yet interesting design made from solid wood.
Traditional shaker
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sculpted King Size Bed / Headboard
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern walnut full size headboard.
Offered is a vintage Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Extra Long Mid-Century Modern Headboard Bed / King / Queen / Full
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra long Mid-Century Modern headboard that may be used for a king, queen or full bed, depending
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Trellis Modern King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This upholstered bed features an ornate metal trellis with starry details. Dressed in a shimmering
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Metal
Burl & Walnut Mid Century Modern Queen Head Board Bed Mint
By Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Burl & walnut Mid-Century Modern Queen head board bed mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bamboo double bed with decorations, 1950s
Bamboo double bed. The
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Bamboo
H 57.49 in W 68.12 in D 77.56 in
Sligh Mid Century Modern Mahogany Modernist Single Twin Bed Headboards, a Pair
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sligh Mid Century Modern Mahogany Modernist single twin bed headboards - a Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
Geometric Modern King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inviting and impossibly elegant in a crisp linen fabric, the king bed sets a tranquil tone in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rounded Shape Rattan Cane Headboard Bed Mint!
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rounded shape rattan cane headboard bed mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Cane
Modern Upholstered King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern King Bed with a mahogany frame, upholstered rails and footboard. The headboard is finely
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Single Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo and rattan single bed or day bed from 1970s.
The Bed is in real
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Bamboo, Rattan
Platform, Rift Queen Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Hardwood, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
best sellers, the rift bed is the most durable hardwood platform bed on the market. Period.
Mid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
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Hardwood
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Modern Parchment & Pearwood Queen Bed
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century (1950s) Italian Mid-Century Modern bed headboard and footboard (no rails) featuring 6
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood, Parchment Paper
H 33.25 in W 72.5 in D 2.5 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bed W Storage, Minimalist Frame
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This bed is designed and hand-crafted by yours truly in Long Beach, Ca. The bed pictured is built
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
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Walnut
Magnificent Paul Evans Chrome Cityscape Kingsize Bed Mid-CCentury Modern
By Paul Evans
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A Magnificent Paul Evans Cityscape four-poster canopy king-size bed in polished chrome patchwork
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Chrome
Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5
Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Platform Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Vancouver, WA
Bed No. 3.5
Our goal with this bed has been, first and foremost, to construct a piece of furniture
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2010s Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Birch and Walnut Mid-Century Modern Full Size Bed Frame
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nicely built Mid-Century Modern design two-tone bed frame.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut, Birch
Mid-Century Modern, Asian Inspired Full Bed, After Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart & Stewart MacDougall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern, Asian inspired full bed. After Kipp Stewart. Superior quality and construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Single Bed by "Móveis Cimo", Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single bed designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in Brazil, made of “imbuia” wood and leather in
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Leather, Hardwood
"Califfo" Bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brussels, BE
"Califfo" bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
H 30.52 in W 37.41 in D 80.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed, Wheat Finish, circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern double or full size bed by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Birch
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Red Lion Table Co. Full Bed Headboard MCM Sculptural
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern headboard by Red Lion Table Company.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
Mid Century Leather Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
With simple modern lines and a rich use of material, the bed brings a simple yet sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Leather, Wood
Italian mid-century modern bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s
Single bed or daybed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Metal
H 26.78 in W 35.04 in D 79.53 in
Mid-Century Modern-Inspired Tammi Bed Velvet by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
mid-century modern flavored headboard is covered loosely with velvet draping to provide an imposing
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
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Brass
Mid Century Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
With flowing modern lines and a rich use of material, the bed brings a simple yet sophisticated
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Leather, Wood
Bed, King, Platform, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Hardwood, Semigood, Rift
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
best sellers, the Rift bed is the most durable hardwood platform bed on the market. Period.
Mid
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
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Hardwood
H 27 in W 92 in D 90.125 in
Mid Century Queen Sleigh Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by neoclassical architecture, this contemporized sleigh bed features a comfortably canted
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Wood
Mid Century Channeled Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
patterns. Finished in our deep Bistre hue, this bed exudes warmth and richness, adding a sense of depth to
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Wood
Mid Century King Sleigh Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by neoclassical architecture, this contemporized sleigh bed features a comfortably canted
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb full bed headboard maple and iron. All solid maple construction
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Iron
Modern Cerused Oak Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern Queen bed with a metal rail in bronze metallic paint outlining the top of both the
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Metal
Mid Century Chinoiserie King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
distinctive cookie-cut corner legs provide a solid foundation and add a unique aesthetic touch. This bed is
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Silver Leaf
Mid Century Glamour Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
slat bearer).
Plinth base height: 3”.
Floor to top of side rail 14”.
Will accommodate adjustable bed
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Glamour King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
slat bearer).
Plinth base height: 3”.
Floor to top of side rail 14”.
Will accommodate adjustable bed
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Fabric, Wood
Deeble Slat Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Solid Teak, Minimalist Shaker, King
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
, assembly, dimensions etc. are the same as the classic modern bed but this version features a slatted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern King Bed and Headboard, Kipp Stewart, Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern king size sculptural headboard, designed by Kipp Stewart, part of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Bed, King, Platform, Mid-Century Modern Style, Custom, Hardwood, Semigood, Rift
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
The rift loft bed by Semigood Design features large hardwood platforms with poplar slats bolted to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
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Hardwood
H 27 in W 92 in D 90.125 in
Mid Century Rattan Queen Size Poster Bed
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Leather-bound Rattan queen size bed with geometrically designed head and foot board and the lower
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Metal
Mid Century American Modern Drexel Walnut Queen Size Bed Headboard MINT!
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
King Size Amber Burl Wood Headboard Bed Milo Baughman MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
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Walnut
Shagreen Embossed Modern Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic modern shagreen embossed leather wrapped king size bed. The headboard with down swept
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed...
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Shagreen
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Mid Modern Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid modern bed available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every mid modern bed was constructed with great care. Find 2926 options for an antique or vintage mid modern bed now, or shop our selection of 323 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid modern bed, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid modern bed made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid modern bed over the years, but those crafted by Lane Furniture, Auping and Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Mid Modern Bed?
Prices for a mid modern bed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,801.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
Questions About Mid Modern Bed
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can make a four-poster bed modern in a number of ways. Try refinishing it with matte spray paint or covering the headboard with fabric or wallpaper. You can also hang fabric in contemporary prints from the frame as a canopy. You'll find a collection of four-poster beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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