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Art Deco Walnut Sofa with Pull-Out Daybed Function, Prague, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Sofa with Pull-Out Daybed Function, Prague, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Sofa with Pull-Out Daybed Function, Prague, 1930s

Located in Almelo, NL

Art Deco Walnut Sofa with Pull-Out Daybed Function, Prague, 1930s Elegant Art Deco sofa from

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870
Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870

Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pull-out daybed made from hand crafted painted

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine

Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern Teal Upholstery Clean!
Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern Teal Upholstery Clean!

Marco Zanuso Sofa for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern Teal Upholstery Clean!

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Marco Zanuso Sofa Pull Out Daybed for Arflex Mid Century Italian Modern Teal Upholstery Clean! seat

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964

New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964

By Wilkhahn, Hans Bellmann

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

pile Mohair velvet fabric Great seating comfort and it can be used as a lounger or daybed when pulled

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Teak

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s

By France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in München, Bavaria

design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s. The sofa comes in a

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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Marco Zanuso Day Bed, 1951
Marco Zanuso Day Bed, 1951

Marco Zanuso Day Bed, 1951

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H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Marco Zanuso Day Bed, 1951

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, DE

. Three legged design, converting into a daybed by pulling out the seat. Newly upholstered in yellow felt

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Vintage 1950s European Modern Sofas

Solid Walnut Frame Mid-Century Modern Trundle, Pull-Out Daybed
Solid Walnut Frame Mid-Century Modern Trundle, Pull-Out Daybed

Solid Walnut Frame Mid-Century Modern Trundle, Pull-Out Daybed

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid walnut frame mid century modern sofa, day bed, pull out trundle bed. Outstanding quality

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reclining Sofa Daybed Danish Hvidt Style, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reclining Sofa Daybed Danish Hvidt Style, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Reclining Sofa Daybed Danish Hvidt Style, 1960s

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent Danish pull-out daybed, sofa, in the style of Peter Hvidt

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Orange Convertible Daybed Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Orange Convertible Daybed Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Orange Convertible Daybed Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chattanooga, TN

upholstery. The sofa is convertible. Lift the bottom level to pull the daybed portion out farther. This

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Oak

Restored Convertible Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa
Restored Convertible Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa

Restored Convertible Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa

Located in Chattanooga, TN

bottom level to pull the daybed portion out farther. This extends the platform depth from a comfortable

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Day Bed With Pull Out Trundle
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Day Bed With Pull Out Trundle

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Day Bed With Pull Out Trundle

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Experience the relaxed vibe of bohemian style with the Boho Chic Rattan Daybed with Pull Out

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Vintage 1980s Indonesian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Daybed Sofa for Komfort
Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Daybed Sofa for Komfort

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Daybed Sofa for Komfort

By Komfort, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

comfort. This versatile design can be used as a three-seat sofa or pullout / pull-out, transforming into a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Antimott Series by Walter Knoll, Germany, 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in München, Bavaria

turned into a daybed by pulling out one of the armrests and placing one of the foam back rest cushions on

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's
Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's

Early Richard Schultz Sofa / Daybed in Mohair, Model 704, Knoll, 1950's

By Richard Schultz

Located in Culver City, CA

cushion block to pull out from the back, transforming the sofa into a daybed with a gentle couple tugs

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench

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H 44 in W 72.75 in D 23.5 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

designed so the seat could be raised and lower section pulled out, creating a daybed-like form, this piece

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Mid-Century Martin Visser Streamline Sleeper Sofa with Blue Upholstery
Mid-Century Martin Visser Streamline Sleeper Sofa with Blue Upholstery

Mid-Century Martin Visser Streamline Sleeper Sofa with Blue Upholstery

By Martin Visser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Martin Visser sleeper sofa with pull out bench that levels to daybed size. This sofa

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Frode Holm Style Daybed with Pull-Out Storage Compartment Danish Mid-Century
Frode Holm Style Daybed with Pull-Out Storage Compartment Danish Mid-Century

Frode Holm Style Daybed with Pull-Out Storage Compartment Danish Mid-Century

By Frode Holm

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautifully designed and executed daybed with rounded edges and a large pull-out drawer for storing

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

Swedish Gustavian Settee Daybed
Swedish Gustavian Settee Daybed

Swedish Gustavian Settee Daybed

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H 35.38 in W 81 in D 24.75 in

Swedish Gustavian Settee Daybed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

removable cushions off, the apron pulls out to extend into a daybed. With the seat cushion the seat is 18

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Vladimir Kagan, Five-Part Omnibus Sectional, USA, 1970s
Vladimir Kagan, Five-Part Omnibus Sectional, USA, 1970s

Vladimir Kagan, Five-Part Omnibus Sectional, USA, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

seating options. The group is comprised of two demilune sofas, a high-low and a high-low with pull out

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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Lucite, Velvet

Vintage American Spindle Daybed with Pull-Out Trundle
Vintage American Spindle Daybed with Pull-Out Trundle

Vintage American Spindle Daybed with Pull-Out Trundle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage American spindle daybed with pull-out trundle with tufted striped mattress.

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Daybeds

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Restored Daybed / Pull Out Sofa in Charcoal Wool
Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Restored Daybed / Pull Out Sofa in Charcoal Wool

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Restored Daybed / Pull Out Sofa in Charcoal Wool

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

Need a guest bed but don't have a guest bedroom? This sultry Danish modern teak daybed sofa is the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Restored Danish Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed / Daybed by Arne Wahl Iversen Gray Tweed
Restored Danish Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed / Daybed by Arne Wahl Iversen Gray Tweed

Restored Danish Teak Pull-Out Sofa Bed / Daybed by Arne Wahl Iversen Gray Tweed

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in New Westminster, British Columbia

restored and reupholstered with new foam and a blue/gray tweed with a top stitch detail, the seat pulls

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Dutch Vintage Martin Visser Pull Out Sleeper Sofa
Dutch Vintage Martin Visser Pull Out Sleeper Sofa

Dutch Vintage Martin Visser Pull Out Sleeper Sofa

By Martin Visser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great example of Dutch Minimalist design. Pull-out BR03 daybed/sofa designed by Martin Visser

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Rare Jens Risom Solid Walnut Daybed in Gray Charcoal Wool Upholstery
Rare Jens Risom Solid Walnut Daybed in Gray Charcoal Wool Upholstery

Rare Jens Risom Solid Walnut Daybed in Gray Charcoal Wool Upholstery

By Jens Risom

Located in New York, NY

Solid walnut Jens Risom sofa-1960’s, upholstered in gray flannel. Sofa turns into a daybed with

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Vintage 1960s American Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Omnibus Modular Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Omnibus Modular Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

Omnibus Modular Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dorchester, MA

landscapes with a hi-lo perch that offers multi-level seating. A pull-out daybed offers very comfortable

Category

20th Century American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Daybed by Marco Zanuso, 1951
Daybed by Marco Zanuso, 1951

Daybed by Marco Zanuso, 1951

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H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in

Daybed by Marco Zanuso, 1951

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Berlin, DE

. Three legged design, converting into a daybed by pulling out the seat. With fresh felt upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Sofas

SOFA/DAYBED by MARTIN VISSER
SOFA/DAYBED by MARTIN VISSER

SOFA/DAYBED by MARTIN VISSER

Located in Cathedral City, CA

FLOATING CUSHION EASILY PULLED OUT TO CREATE A DAYBED.....MODULAR ARMREST.SATIN CHROME AND BLACK

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Settees

Materials

Steel

Daybed Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll
Daybed Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll

Daybed Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll

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H 28 in W 84 in D 31 in

Daybed Sofa Designed by Florence Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Providence, RI

sofa pulls out to a daybed. Newly upholstered. We offer free delivery on most of our items within

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Trundle Pull-Out Daybed by Design Research
Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Trundle Pull-Out Daybed by Design Research

Mid-Century Modern Solid Walnut Trundle Pull-Out Daybed by Design Research

By Design Research, Ben Thompson of Design Research

Located in Belmont, MA

Solid walnut frame Mid-Century Modern sofa, day bed, pull out trundle bed by Design Research

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Florence Knoll Adjustable Sofa Daybed
Florence Knoll Adjustable Sofa Daybed

Florence Knoll Adjustable Sofa Daybed

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H 28 in W 76 in D 34 in

Florence Knoll Adjustable Sofa Daybed

By Florence Knoll

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Early Florence Knoll adjustable sofa daybed. The seat portion of the sofa pulls out to convert to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

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Pull Out Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pull out daybed available at 1stDibs. Each pull out daybed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage pull out daybed now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a pull out daybed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pull out daybed, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one pull out daybed that is appealing in its simplicity, but De Sede, Grete Jalk and Mel Bogart produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pull Out Daybed?

A pull out daybed can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,712, while the lowest priced sells for $1,050 and the highest can go for as much as $22,106.

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.