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Italian mid-century modern bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s
By Ettore Sottsass, Poltronova
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern bed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, 1960s
Single bed or daybed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 35.04 in D 79.53 in
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).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Stainless Steel
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
1950s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame with Floating Nightstands
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Paolo Buffa, Melchiorre Bega, Vittorio Dassi, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Carimate, Como
main Italian Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern designers such as Gio Ponti, Vittorio Dassi, Melchiorre
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Glass, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 108.27 in
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Maple, Parchment Paper
Full Size Bed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern bed frame in full mattress size.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
Mid-century modern bed tray, F.lli Reguitti Italy 1960s
By Fratelli Reguitti
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century Modern wood bed tray
F.lli Reguitti, Italy 1960s
wood, brass, ropeH 27 cm - 67 x 39
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
String, Wood
Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Bed Side Tables 1960’s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Danish teak bed side tables to me mounted on The Wall. Beautiful details but with signs of
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Teak
Outstanding Osvaldo Borsani Dreamy Sapele Bed Builtin Lights & Side Tables Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Dreamy Mid-Century Modern bed made in Italy. Acquired from an apartment in Milan where the design
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 35 in W 132 in D 81 in
Mid-Century Modern Century Walnut & Cane King Headboard
By Century Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Century King Headboard. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Cane, Wood, 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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo
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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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Wood
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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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo
H 57.49 in W 68.12 in D 77.56 in
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
H 39.5 in W 60 in D 3 in
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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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
"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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Wood
H 30.52 in W 37.41 in D 80.12 in
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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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Birch
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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
H 48.5 in W 78 in D 2.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Full Bed Headboard Maple Iron Rare
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb full bed headboard maple and iron. All solid maple construction
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Double Bed Frame, Wheat Finish, Circa 1950
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid-Century Modern double bed frame by Heywood Wakefield offers birch construction in Wheat
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Birch
H 35 in W 59 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1950s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina ,Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 79.14 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American mid-century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with geometric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
Italian Mid-Century Paolo Buffa Queen-Size Bed
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century mahogany queen size bed with a shaped top having an indented center on the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
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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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American mid century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with sculpted wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Double Bed in Green Painted Iron From 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-century modern Italian iron painted double bed from Seventies.
The bed needs two single bed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Italian Romeo Rega Brass and Chrome Double Bed, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Romeo Rega brass and chrome double bed from 1970s
The bed can come with
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 80.71 in
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed Frames in Blond Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed in Solid blond Oak, France 1960s
This beautiful bed
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 41.34 in D 83.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed Frame in Solid Oak, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Guillerme & Chambron Bed in Solid Oak, France 1960s
This beautiful bed was
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Oak
H 39.38 in W 41.34 in D 83.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilt Brass Double Bed with Lacquered Structure, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian gilt brass double bed with lacquered metal structure from 1960s
The bed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 45.67 in W 68.9 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bronze Queen Size Bed by Luciano Frigerio, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Frigerio Di Desio
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bronze bed by Luciano Frigerio for "Frigerio Di Desio".
The bed needs a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
H 35.04 in W 69.3 in D 83.08 in
Extra Long Mid Century MODERN KING HEADBOARD / Bed Frame, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Extra Long Walnut Mid Century Modern King Size Headboard. Clean and simple design and newly
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
Italian Design Mid-Century Bamboo Bed, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian design mid-century bamboo bed, 1960s.
External dimensions : H=97 cm; W= 170 cm; D=200 cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo
Mid-Century Modern Italian Burnished Brass Double Bed by Pomodoro and Borsani
By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian burnished brass double bed by Arnaldo Pomodoro and Osvaldo Borsani
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 59.06 in W 66.93 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Single Beds with Gilt Headboard, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian single beds with gilt brass headboard and feet in the style of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 34.65 in W 44.89 in D 78.75 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN RECONSTRUCTION Bed DAYBED by ROGER LANDAULT, France, 1950
By Roger Landault
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful single bed or a daybed with its integrated night stand, Modernist, Reconstruction
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
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
A 1-seater daybed or daybed, Modernist, Reconstruction, from Forme-Libre, Dansk, Scandinavian, from Forme-Libre, solid wood assembly with rounded lines, attributed to Roger Landault,...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
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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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 27.56 in W 70.08 in D 81.5 in
Sexy 1970s Pierre Cardin Queen Size Bed Headboard Nightstands Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super sexy 1970s Pierre Cardin queen size platform bed with matching night stands. This set
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 116.5 in D 96.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Metal Queen Size Bed Headboard Finial Post X-Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern aluminum metal queen size bed headboard finial post X-frame. Item features queen
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Aluminum
H 63 in W 60 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian wooden hand carved bed frame with metal frame made in 1967 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Wood
H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Danish Double Teak Bed, 1960’s
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid-century double teak bed, complete with integrated nightstands, a design reflecting the era's
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Teak
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Twin Bed Headboards Maple Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Matching pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb twin bed headboards maple brass. All solid maple
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Twin Bed Headboards Walnut Brass
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Matching pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Mccobb twin bed headboards walnut brass. All solid maple
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Brass
H 38 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
1960s 1970s Danish Modern Mid Century Teak Queen Bed With Excellent Storage
Located in Madison, WI
large footprint-- works in many kinds of decors--Vintage, Mid Century, MCM, Modern, Postmodern
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Teak
H 30 in W 65.75 in D 91.5 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Double Bed by JOSEPH-ANDRE MOTTE, CHARRON, France 1950
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous double bed with an exceptionally graphic line, with its beveled uprights and its large
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 93.31 in D 77.96 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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 63.25 in W 84.25 in D 83.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Rattan Day Beds by Franca Helg
By Franca Helg
Located in Prato, IT
Pair of stunning beds of daybeds in rattan and bamboo by Franca Helg already provided with bed net
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 37.8 in
Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard curved Design
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American mid-century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with curved horn
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Mid-Century Walnut King Bed Headboard Geometric Design
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful American mid-century King bed headboard in excellent vintage condition with geometric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
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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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Teak and Leather Bed Headboard by Myers
By Myers
Located in Torquay, GB
Ultra sleek mid century teak and leather bed headboard, circa 1960s.
Made by Myers Furniture GB
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Leather, Teak
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 Retro Mid Century Modern Bed
Materials
Maple
H 33 in W 78.5 in D 58.25 in
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Retro Mid Century Modern Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the retro mid century modern bed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each retro mid century modern bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a retro mid century modern bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A retro mid century modern bed is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Lane Furniture, Paul McCobb and Auping each produced at least one beautiful retro mid century modern bed that is worth considering.
How Much is a Retro Mid Century Modern Bed?
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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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