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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
Materials
Bamboo
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
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
Platform, Rift Queen Bed, Mid-Century Modern, Hardwood, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
-Century Modern inspired Rift Loft Bed. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Hardwood
Bed, King, Platform, Mid Century Modern-Style, Custom, Hardwood, Semigood, Rift
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
-Century Modern inspired Rift loft bed. Can be made with any domestic or exotic hardwood of your choosing
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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
Deeble "Western" Platform Bed, Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Storage King
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
The western bed is an original design that draws on the tradition of Mid-Century Modernism and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Materials
Walnut
Large Sculptural Light Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard Bed
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern sculpted solid walnut borders king size headboard. Super clean
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Single Beds. 1960s
By Franca Helg
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Single Beds with their original bed nets from
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION Bed DAYBED by ROGER LANDAULT, France, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in PARIS, FR
, Forme-Libre, in massive mahogany wood and original cane by Roger Landault, France 1950.
This bed is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 77.56 in D 50.01 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION Bed DAYBED by ROGER LANDAULT, France, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in PARIS, FR
cm
Footboard Height: 55 cm
Height of side edges: 31.5 cm
CONDITION: In beautiful original condition
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.53 in W 77.96 in D 37.8 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Gilded and Satin Brass Double Bed, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant double bed designed by Luciano Frigerio, Italy, 1970s, in good original condition, bed kept
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 68.9 in D 81.5 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Gold Brass and Bronze Double Bed
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
original condition, bed kept in a warehouse of a furniture factory. The decorative section includes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 27.56 in W 70.08 in D 81.5 in
1960s 1970s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed With Excellent Storage
Located in Madison, WI
Original Vintage Danish Modern Teak Queen Bed + Made in Denmark, 1970s
Classic, timeless, stunning bed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 65.75 in D 91.5 in
Pair of Greek Key Mandarin Twin Beds Designed by Kittinger, Mid-Century Modern
By Kittinger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair of Greek key Mandarin twin beds with their original finish. This is a very rare set we
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 38.75 in W 41.25 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Metal Queen Size Bed Frame in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern metal queen size bed frame in the style of Milo Baughman. Iconic mid-century
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 63.25 in W 84.25 in D 83.75 in
Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 53.5 in D 13.5 in
Full Size Mid Century Conant Ball Modern Mates Bed by Leslie Diamond c 1950's
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mid century Modern full size bed , designed by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball as part
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern King Sized Double Paneled Walnut Headboard
By Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern king sized double paneled walnut headboard. Beautiful original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 37.25 in W 78.25 in D 1.5 in
60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
A Set of 2--Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frames, each
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 37.25 in W 60.25 in D 3 in
60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frame, including the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 36 in W 42 in D 10 in
Early-Mid-20th Century Art Moderne Maple Twin Bed Headboard & Footboard
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball, Bissman Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Early-Mid-20th Century Art Moderne solid maple twin bed headboard & footboard in the style
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20th Century Unknown Streamlined Moderne Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Maple
60s Mid Century Full "Double" Sized Bed Frame- Headboard + Footboard -Two Avail.
Located in Madison, WI
Very beautiful Walnut Wood Mid Century 1960s Full / "Double" sized bed frame, including the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 37.25 in W 60.25 in D 3 in
mid century Scandinavian modern single Teak headboard, 1970s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
give a super cool mid century feel to a modern bedroom.
Condition:
Wonderful original vintage
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
Sleek Rosewood Lacquer Rougier Kingsize Bed Headboard Night Stands Mid-Century
By Roger Rougier
Located in Pemberton, NJ
their original finish and have a deep rich color. The top of the headboard opens to stow away bedding
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Chrome
H 21 in W 128 in D 16 in
Broyhill Emphasis King Bookcase Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By Broyhill
Located in Frederick, MD
This walnut Mid-Century Modern headboard is from the Emphasis line by Broyhill. The three door
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut King Size Headboard by Hanover Made Furniture
By Hanover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut king size headboard by Hanover Made Furniture. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 81.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century European Teak Full-ish Bed, Built-in Nightstands & Black Metal Frame
By Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century European full-ish teak bed with built in nightstands and enameled metal frame. The bed
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 97 in
Large Mid-Century Italian Bed in Chestnut and Brass by Gio Ponti Attributed 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large mid-century Italian bed in chestnut and brass Gio Ponti Attributed, made of chestnut wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 100.4 in D 79.53 in
Mid Century Modern King Storage Headboard by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern king sized headboard by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Birch, Maple
Luigi Scremin King Bed Headboard in Wood, Original Label
By Luigi Scremin
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid Mid-Century bed headboard conceived and designed by the great Luigi Scremin in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern King Size Headboard with Two Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern king sized headboard features hardwood construction, original walnut finish
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Full-Size Headboard Brass and Birch
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Topeka, KS
the home furnishing field during the Mid-Century Modern era. They proved to be classics and are widely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 53.25 in D 1.5 in
Pair of Early 20th Century Brass double Bed
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of early 20th century brass beds.
Each bed is: 102 cm wide (mattress size 99 x 190), height
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Herman Miller Primavera Headboard
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Forney, TX
A rare American Mid-Century Modern headboard for a double (full) size bed with storage and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, PVC, Wood, Walnut
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut King Size Headboard, 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut king size headboard
By Henredon
USA, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Handsome John Widdicomb Double Spire King Size Headboard Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut king size headboard by John Widdicomb. The headboard
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Origin: French
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
H 72.05 in W 57.09 in D 1.97 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Ash Queen Size Headboard, circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish Mid-Century Modern sculpted ash wood headboard
By Henredon
USA, circa 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ash
H 42.5 in W 61.5 in D 2 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Curved Sculptural Mahogany & Cane King Size Headboard
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern king size headboard from the 1960's, mahogany frame with caned panels and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38.25 in W 82.63 in D 4.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France.
By
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 66.93 in W 55.12 in D 2.37 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Campaign Oak King Size Headboard, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Campaign style king size headboard
By Henredon, "Artefacts
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 39 in W 78.75 in D 1.75 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Walnut Twin Headboards, Pair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut twin headboards
By Edward Wormley for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 36.13 in W 42.25 in D 1.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
No Reserve
H 57.49 in W 48.82 in D 1.97 in
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo and Rattan Headboard Handcrafted French Riviera, 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan headboard, circa 1960
Traditionally manufactured in France
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
No Reserve
H 66.93 in W 55.12 in D 2.37 in
Merton Gershun for Dillingham Mid-Century Modern Walnut King Size Headboard
By Merton Gershun, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern king size headboard
By Merton Gershun for Dillingham
USA, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 35 in W 77.25 in D 1.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Queen Size Headboard, 1970s
By Lane Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern burl wood queen size headboard
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Burl
Mid Century Modern Full Size Headboard by Coleman of Virginia. Circa 1960s
By Coleman Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
quintessential American mid century modern design with a beautiful walnut wood grain.
In very good original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
H 39.75 in W 56.5 in D 1.5 in
Mid Century Modern King Size Headboard by Helen and Hobey Baker, c1960s
By Hoby Helen Baker
Located in Chino Hills, CA
with various styles. It's a perfect fit for not only mid-century modern aesthetics but also
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern King Size Headboard in The Arne Vodder. Circa 1970s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern King Size Headboard in the Arne Voddar. Circa 1970s
Features a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 81 in D 55.5 in
Charlotte Perriand MId-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Daybed designed by
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
H 24.41 in W 37.8 in D 81.11 in
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency king size headboard
By Drexel, "Repertoire
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
H 40 in W 79.25 in D 1.75 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
1950s Modern Queen Bed Italian Sapele Exotic Wood + Bronze Osvaldo Borsani Italy
By Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Italian Queen Bed Sapele Exotic Wood Osvaldo Borsani from Italy
Unmarked. Style attribution
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bronze
H 41.5 in W 67.75 in D 83.75 in
Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture, Mid-Century Modern, Station Wagon Bedframe
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl / John Stuart Full Size Bed Frame, Station Wagon
Rare collectors
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Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Vintage bamboo bed frames, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage bamboo bed head in curved bamboo, manufactured in Italy in the 1970s. It can be used both
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo
Gio Ponti Queen Bed - Authenticated
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hanover, MA
Gio Ponti bed from 1957 in incredibly figured olive ash burl wood veneer with "organized wall
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century Osvaldo Borsani Double Bed in Wood and Brass and Bronze Headborad
By Atelier Borsani Varedo, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Turin, Turin
rational functionality that the modern movement had developed for domestic living.
The bed is a unique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 39.38 in W 72.05 in D 81.11 in
Richard Schultz Pair of Single Beds for Knoll, Will Also Serve as a King Bed
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
in the early 1950s. The body is upholstered in the original Alexander Girard striped material. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Steel
Brutalist De Puydt Attributed Carved Wood Beds
By De Puydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Pine frame twin beds with new, white canvas mattresses. Attributed to Belgian
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Harvey Probber Storage Headboard- Full Size Bed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
Mid-Century Full Size Storage Headboard by Harvey Probber- Signed This impressive storage headboard
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
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Original Mid Century Modern Beds For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of original mid century modern beds available for sale. The range of distinct original mid century modern beds — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Original mid century modern beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Original mid century modern beds bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Artek-Pascoe Inc., Clifford Pascoe and Carlo De Carli each produced beautiful original mid century modern beds that are worth considering.
How Much are Original Mid Century Modern Beds?
Original mid century modern beds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,825, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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.
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