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Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century daybed in the style of Theo Ruth. Beautiful yellow upholstery, still the original
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric

Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
H 17.72 in W 72.84 in D 29.53 in
Mid 19th Century Karl Johan Swedish Daybed
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Beautiful antique mid 19th century Swedish Karl Johan period daybed. It has been upholstered in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds

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Chenille, Birch

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Iconic bamboo daybed, designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1960s. Newly made cushions
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Bamboo

Mid-Century Bed or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
: Height 34 cm, height of the lounger at the head 55 cm Original state.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Bed or Daybed, 1960's
Mid-Century Bed or Daybed, 1960's
H 21.66 in W 75.99 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Daybed in Navy Blue
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful vintage mid-century modern daybed, made in Denmark circa 1970's, is a timeless piece
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Mid Century Modern daybed by NK Verkstader Nykoping, Sweden
Located in London, GB
sits on the original springs which are in excellent condition.This daybed is very unusual as it has the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

Modernist Regency Daybed Chin Hua Century Furniture by Raymond K. Sobota
By Century Furniture, James Mont, Raymond K. Sobota
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Regency daybed chin Hua century furniture by Raymond K. Sobota. Stunning carved wood
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century daybed sofa in teak and fabric Germany 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped Mid Century daybed by unknown manufacturer or designer, Germany 1960. This very
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Kem Weber, Royal Metal Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Minimalist Daybed, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The daybed, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a prime example of mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Hardwood

Mid Century Italian Daybed by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1950s
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Italian Daybed, produced in the 50's by RIMA and designed by Gastone Rinaldi. Very nice
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal, Brass

Daybed Luxor, by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960's, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Luxor daybed is a true masterpiece of design, combining both comfort and elegance in a way that
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Oak Daybed Sofa with Floating End Tables This 20th Century
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Oak

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
Rare Mid Century Wim Rietveld "Fold-Up" Arielle Daybed for Auping, 1953
By Wim Rietveld, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare fold-up Arielle daybed by Wim Rietveld for Auping, 1953. The Arielle arrived shortly after
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Daybed by Mario Bellini, Suede, C&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern bambole daybed by Mario Bellini, Suede, C&B Italia, 1970s Original Suede.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Suede

Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Teak

Rare Mid Century Dutch Design Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer, 1950's
By A.R. Cordemeijer, André R. Cordemeyer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Almelo, 1950s. This beds are hard to find! The frame is original made of tubular steel and you see some
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Original Vintage "Berlin 57" Daybed by Bruno Mathsson Signed
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in East Hampton, NY
A totally original piece from Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, with a newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Cotton, Linen, Beech

Horst Brüning Daybed in Original Brown Leather and Chrome
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, daybed model 6915, chrome-plated steel, leather, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel, Chrome

Horst Brüning Daybed in Original Black Leather and Chrome
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, daybed model 6915, chrome-plated steel, leather, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel, Chrome

Italian mid-century modern daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Daybed, bed or sofa in rattan and metal mesh, 1970s Daybed with finely
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This daybed is an iconic design piece. It has an expressive quality of clear geometrical elements
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

Danish Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Pine and Linen Produced in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wooden daybed in pine in style of Charlotte Perriand / Pierre Chapo produced by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Linen, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Daybed Bench Coffee Table in Pine Produced in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid-century daybed in solid stained pine produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Perfect as a bench
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Pine

1950s Vintage Mel Bogart Daybed for Felmore Sofa Daybed
By Mel Bogart
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Low Slung Sofa With Beautiful Mid Century Lines. The Original Muted Blue Upholstery Is In Great
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Teak Cleopatra Daybed with Original Leather Mattress by Cordemeijer for Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Voorburg, NL
normal use. This daybed comes with the original leather mattress, which is very rare. It is in very good
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Mohair, Velvet

Cerulean Light Blue Swedish Velvet Daybed With Tapered Teak Legs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century, Swedish daybed with tapered teak legs. Newly upholstered in cerulean velvet The frame
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Velvet, Teak

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
By France & Daverkosen
Located in Aachen, DE
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Massiv Teak, vor
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
H 30.52 in W 75.6 in D 29.53 in
Hans Wegner GE01 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark: Hans Wegner GE01 solid oak daybed in two sections, with an adjustable back and original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Oak, Wool

Hans Wegner GE01 Daybed
Hans Wegner GE01 Daybed
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 73 in
De Sede Daybed DS 80
By De Sede
Located in Munich, DE
De Sede DS 80 original natural leather patchwork daybed, Switzerland, designed in 1969 by De Sede
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Oak

De Sede Daybed DS 80
De Sede Daybed DS 80
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vivai del Sud Bamboo Sofa with its Original Cushions
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vivai del Sud bamboo sofa with its original cushions covered with cotton
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

a Pair of French Bamboo Daybeds
Located in New York, NY
and form and from France c. 1940. Age and use appropriate wear. The daybeds are in original in
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

a Pair of French Bamboo Daybeds
a Pair of French Bamboo Daybeds
H 27.5 in W 38.75 in D 83 in
Nicos Zographos Daybed, Leather and Steel
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale bench or daybed by Nicos Zographos. Original black leather rests on polished stainless
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Stainless Steel

Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful daybed with nice mechanism. original fabric. the last 3 pictures show the sofa with new
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
H 26.78 in W 73.63 in D 27.56 in
Mel Bogart California Design Daybed Sofa
By Mel Bogart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
years ago. Iron base, lacquered wood with upholstery. Original sisal spring net. Pulls out 32" / 22".  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wood

Mel Bogart California Design Daybed Sofa
Mel Bogart California Design Daybed Sofa
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 34 in
Daybed by Mertens Jomer, Netherlands 1950/60
Located in Brasília, BR
This beautiful minimalist daybed is characterized by simple lines and a harmonious blend of form
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Daybed by Mertens Jomer, Netherlands 1950/60
Daybed by Mertens Jomer, Netherlands 1950/60
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in
Italian Midcentury Organic Bamboo Daybed or Sunbed
By Bonacina
Located in Morazzone, Varese
in Italy in the 1960s in the style of Bonacina. The daybed is in very good, solid original condition
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Mid-20th Century Daybeds

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Bamboo

Jean Prouvé Scal No. 452 Daybed, 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in London, GB
Rare Jean Prouve Daybed from Cité Cansado, Mauritania, 1950s. Mattress and bolster cushion newly
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Jean Prouvé Scal No. 452 Daybed, 1950s
Jean Prouvé Scal No. 452 Daybed, 1950s
H 25.6 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This Mid-Century Modern daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and produced by Eugen Schmidt
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wool, Alpaca, Wood

René Gabriel Daybed in Elm, France 1950's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina, of note, Is the layered
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Elm

Midcentury 1950s Daybed Upholstered in White Wool
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant midcentury 1950s daybed upholstered in white wool with elegant single seam details and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Upholstery

Early Pierre Chapo “Godot” Daybed in Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, “Godot” L01I daybed, elm and fabric, France, 1965 This design is an early edition
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Elm

Early Pierre Chapo “Godot” Daybed in Elm
Early Pierre Chapo “Godot” Daybed in Elm
H 11.82 in W 76.97 in D 57.49 in
1960s Pair of Stamped Pierre Guariche Daybeds
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Pair of original daybeds wood frame with iron legs stamped Pierre Guariche.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Iron

Daybed with Hermes Cushions and Bolster, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Daybed with Hermes Cushions and Bolster, 1960s
Daybed with Hermes Cushions and Bolster, 1960s
H 15.36 in W 76.38 in D 31.89 in
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s. This decorative and functional daybed is
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Early Pierre Chapo Daybed in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, daybed with drawer model 'L03', France, circa 1965. This design is an early edition
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Elm

Early Pierre Chapo Daybed in Solid Elm
Early Pierre Chapo Daybed in Solid Elm
H 13 in W 80.32 in D 35.44 in
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 daybed. Rare walnut, teak and cane combination. Original leather
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak, Walnut, Leather, Cane

Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
H 29.5 in W 78 in D 34 in
daybed by René Jean Caillette from the 1950's
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French oak daybed from the 1950's designed by René jean Caillette in original condition. Modernist
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Oak

daybed by René Jean Caillette from the 1950's
daybed by René Jean Caillette from the 1950's
H 31.11 in W 76.78 in D 32.29 in
Danish Midcentury Slatted Pine Daybed '2 Available'
Located in London, GB
construction with thin mattress in a neutral grey fabric. Original condition, good condition generally
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Pine

Edward Wormley Daybed in Mahogany and Beige Upholstery
By Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s. A daybed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen Daybed 4312 for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed, model 4312 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Made in solid oak. Original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Fabric, Linen, Oak

Safari Savbriksen Daybed by Ole Gjerløv Knudsen France & Søn
By Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This iconic safari daybed by Ole Gjerlov Knudsen is very rare to be found in the earliest version
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Linen, Rope, Beech

Horst Brüning Daybed in Steel and Camel Leather
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, daybed model 6915, chrome-plated steel, leather, Germany
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel, Chrome

Horst Brüning Daybed in Steel and Camel Leather
Horst Brüning Daybed in Steel and Camel Leather
H 14.57 in W 80.71 in D 32.88 in
Daybed GE-258 Teak/Cane by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed GE-258 in teak by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1954. Backrest in wicker cane. Original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Cane, Teak

Daybed GE-258 Teak/Cane by Hans J. Wegner
Daybed GE-258 Teak/Cane by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.14 in W 78.15 in D 33.86 in
Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
This original couch or daybed was produced by Hynek Gottwald during the 1930s in Prague. The chrome
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Daybeds

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Chrome, Steel

Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Martin Visser Daybed, Sofa BR O2 Dutch Design 1960s
By Martin Visser
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original upholstery BS O2 Sofa, daybed designed by Martin Visser, in the late 1950s, Dutch Design
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

DW1 Daybed by Dieter Waeckerlin for IdealHeim, Switzerland 1957
By Dieter Waeckerlin
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
modernist design sure to fit in most mid century modern interiors. Two are available, both in identically
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

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
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

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Original Mid Century Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the original mid century daybed you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every original mid century daybed was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect original mid century daybed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An original mid century daybed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one original mid century daybed that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ercol, Peter Hvidt and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Original Mid Century Daybed?

Prices for an original mid century daybed start at $1,140 and top out at $30,324 with the average selling for $3,475.

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 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.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.