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Scandanavian Sofa Beds

Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed Fabric orange with a gray bolster
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Scandinavian Modern day bed from ALF SVENSSON & YNGVAR SANDSTRÖM model Carina
By Alf Svensson & Yngve Sandström, Alf Svensson
Located in Skå, SE
Scandinavian design. Crafted meticulously from premium oak, this day bed seamlessly marries form and function
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa or Day Bed in Oak model 191 made by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Large sofa or day bed in oak. The original fabric is still in good condition but can be changed in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa or Day Bed in Oak model 191 made by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Large sofa or day bed in oak. The original fabric is still in good condition but can be changed in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

1960s Scandinavian Folding Sofa Bed
Located in High Point, NC
A Scandinavian upholstered sofa from the 1960s. Scandinavian Modern design is famous in its blend
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1960s Scandinavian Folding Sofa Bed
1960s Scandinavian Folding Sofa Bed
H 31.5 in W 66.5 in D 32.3 in
Scandinavian Modern Sofa Bed, Finland, 1940/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Reclining sofa, manufactured in Finland, 1940/1950s. Stained birch frame, reupholstered with
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Vintage Scandinavian Sofa / Day Bed by Ingmar Relling
By Svane Møbler Norway, Ingmar Relling
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made vintage Scandinavian sofa / day bed by Ingmar Relling. This was made
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nanna Ditzel Children's Bed and Sofa
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanna Ditzel children's bed and sofa of Oregon pine mounted with loose blue cushions. Designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Nanna Ditzel Children's Bed and Sofa
Nanna Ditzel Children's Bed and Sofa
H 35.63 in W 51.97 in D 28.94 in
Carl Malmsten Early Pine Sofa Bed, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
sofa was originally created as a sofa bed, which is traceable in the frame’s structure. The back and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten Early Pine Sofa Bed, Sweden, 1940s
Carl Malmsten Early Pine Sofa Bed, Sweden, 1940s
H 29.93 in W 79.93 in D 29.53 in
Frits Henningsen Box-Form Mahogany Sofa-Bed, circa 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen 1888-1954. Box-shaped sofa, mahogany. Front with rounded sled-form sides, tapered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Carl Malmsten Pine Sofa Bed and “Visingsö” Armchairs, Sweden 1940s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Visingsö” armchairs. This “CM” signed sofa was originally created as a sofa bed, which is traceable in the
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Sofa Bed by Yngve Ekström for Broby Industri AB, 1960s
By Broby Industri AB, Yngve Ekström
Located in Uppsala, SE
Sofa bed designed by Yngve Ekström in the 1960 for Broby Industri AB. The sofa is all original with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Sofa Bed Upholstered with Green Wool Fabric and Legs in Teak, of Danish Design
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa bed upholstered with green wool fabric and legs in teak, of Danish design from the 1950s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Scandinavian Sofa Bed in Oak and Multicolored Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofabed in oak and fabric, Scandinavia 1950s. Sofa which could easily be transformed into a bed
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Goran Malmvall Sofa Bed in Solid Pine
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Goran Malmvall, sofa with bed function, solid pine, metal, upholstery, Sweden, 1950s Versatile
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Goran Malmvall Sofa Bed in Solid Pine
Goran Malmvall Sofa Bed in Solid Pine
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 31.11 in
Børge Mogensen Daybed Oak and Almond colored fabric, Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian modern sofa bed, Model 190, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Oak

Pair of Scandinavian Daybed, Teak and Velvet, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Scandinavian sofa beds in teak and velvet fleeces based on a modernist base that seems to
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian Mid Century Sofa Bed Designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Yngve Ekström
Located in London, GB
Exceptional, rare sofa bed designed by Swedish icon, Yngve Ekstrom, for famed Dutch manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Bern, CH
Alvar Aalto bed sofa with adjustable seat and back until you get a single bed. It´s made with
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
Alvar Aalto Sofa Bed
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 36.62 in
Danish "Minerva" Sofa or Day Bed, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Crockett, CA
The iconic "Minerva" Danish teak sofa was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960's Mid Century Folding Sofa Bed by Miroslav Navratil for Drevopodnik Brno
By Drevopodnik mesta Brna, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an folding sofa bed designed by Miroslav Navratil and produced in Drevopodnik Brno in 1966
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Vintage 1960s Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Day Bed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Vancouver, BC
excellent original vintage condition -Back rest lifts and expands bed size -Shipping will be by blanket
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Mid-Century Rosewood Corner Sofa/Bed, circa 1960
Located in BOSTON, MA
An ingenious Mid-Century Modern corner sofa/bed displaying a rosewood frame with upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Danish Modern Day Bed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern teak sofa or daybed designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA (model GE-258
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

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Mid Century Modern style Classic Daybed with Red Upholestry
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
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By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi
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H 31.5 in W 127.56 in D 80.91 in
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By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
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Scandanavian Sofa Beds For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of scandanavian sofa beds for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct scandanavian sofa beds — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Scandanavian sofa beds have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Scandinavian Modern, Modern and Mid-Century Modern scandanavian sofa beds are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small scandanavian sofa beds measuring 29 inches across. Scandanavian sofa beds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and Hvidt & Mølgaard are consistently popular.

How Much are Scandanavian Sofa Beds?

Scandanavian sofa beds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,025, while the lowest priced sells for $960 and the highest can go for as much as $61,500.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Scandanavian Sofa Beds
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best sofa bed depends upon your individual needs. Factors like size, the material and appearance of the piece’s frame, how comfortable the mattress is and more are to be considered while choosing the best sofa bed for you. Find a collection of antique and vintage sofa beds on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Whether it is worth getting a sofa bed depends largely on your needs. A sofa bed can be a great way to provide accommodations for overnight guests if the size and layout of your home don't allow you to have a dedicated guest room or if you frequently host more visitors than will fit in the guest rooms that you have. Because it converts from a sofa to a bed, the multipurpose furnishings allow you to use a space as a living room, family room, den or home office in between visits. People who live in studio apartments may also find that sofa beds allow them to maximize the available square footage in their homes. Explore a range of sofa beds on 1stDibs.