Mid-Century daybed in sculpured curved wood, 1950s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Mid-Century daybed in sculpured curved wood, 1950s
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century daybed in sculpured curved wood, 1950s
Located in Quarrata, IT
Mid-Century daybed in sculpured curved wood, 1950s
Fabric, Wood
$4,835Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Daybed / Bench Brass Legs, Chocolate Brown Velvet 1970s Wonderful Italian Mid-Century daybed / bench / settee in a clear design of the seventies.
Brass
Vertifix Mid-Century Daybed by Kuperus Almelo, Dutch, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century daybed from Kuperus Almelo's Vertifix line, produced in the 1950s.
Metal, Enamel
Mid-Century Daybed with Original Fabric - 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very rare mid-century daybed from the 1950s with original coarse wool fabric.
Fabric, Cherry
Stunning Mid Century Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Scandinavian Daybed in Teak and Sheepskin 1960s.
Sheepskin, Teak
Bodil Kjaer Mid Century Daybed Bench
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bodil Kjaer Mid Century Daybed Bench This daybed bench measures: 81.25 wide x 33.25 wide x 15 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Bench needs to be Reupholstered.
Metal
Mid Century Daybed Sofa by Harvey Probber with Lavender Leather Cushions
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, chic, voguish and rare mid century sofa, daybed, designed by Harvey Probber.
Brass
$3,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid Century Sofa Daybeds
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Mid Century daybeds, having solid wood frames, caned head and footboards, and upholstered seats and back cushions.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Swedish Sculptural Mid Century Wooden Daybed in Teak and Hide Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish / Scandinavian sculptural mid century daybed in teak wood and hide upholstery by an anonymous designer, 1960s.
Hide, Teak
Brueton Brown and Beige Striped Upholstery and Chrome Daybed
By Brueton
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century daybed with brown and beige striped textured upholstery with button tufted seats and two matching bolster pillows, resting on a chrome base.
Metal, Chrome
$9,500
Danish Daybed
By Frem Røjle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Danish mid-century daybed by Frem Rojle showcases sleek modern lines, a sturdy wood base, and an ecru upholstered seat cushion accompanied by a bolster pillow.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$9,500
1960s Frem Rojle Daybed
By Frem Røjle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Danish mid-century daybed by Frem Rojle showcases sleek modern lines, a sturdy wood base, and an ecru upholstered seat cushion accompanied by a bolster pillow.
Fabric, Wood
1960s Sofa Daybed by Greaves & Thomas in Abstract Romo Velvet
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning mid-century daybed by Greaves & Thomas, UK.
Fabric, Velvet, Teak
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool.
Wool, Pine
Friso Kramer Style Mid-Century Auping Daybed with Green Stained Wood Ends
By Auping, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century daybed by Dutch manufacturer Auping, in the style of Friso Kramer.
Metal, Enamel
Poul M Volther Daybed Sofa Model 981 DIVA by Frem Røjle, Teak 60ties green cord
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish Modern Mid Century Daybed Modell 981 DIVA by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle. 1st Edition by the 1st manufacturer.
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
Mid-Century Inspired Daybed or Couch in Cherry by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
It is inspired by an unattributed french mid-century daybed that I came across in my travels and fell in love with.
Cherry
French Mid-Century Bamboo Daybed 1950s Audoux Minet Style Woven Rattan Platform
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Almelo, NL
A rare and highly decorative French mid-century daybed from the 1950s, executed in hand-worked bamboo and woven rattan, strongly reminiscent of the designs by Adrien Audoux and Frida...
Bamboo, Wicker, Plywood
Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful high quality daybed in very good condition. Two available. This exquisite midcentury daybed is handmade using the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship It is w...
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Danish Rosewood Mid-Century Daybed or Sofa by Kai Winding for Hundevad
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Winding
Located in Southampton, NJ
An outstanding 1960s Rosewood daybed by Kai Winding for Hundevad and Company finished on all sides with original fitted slats featuring beautiful wood grains with warm luster. Scarce...
Felt, Wood, Rosewood
Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959
By Johannes Spalt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage daybed designed attributed to Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959.
Metal
Midcentury Daybed or Sofa Miroslav Navratil, Interier Praha, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model from Czechoslovakia - Very practical and comfortable.
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant mid-20th Century Italian daybed/window seat in the manner of Paola Buffa.
Upholstery, Sycamore
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. The mattress, bolster and cushions are renewed with new foam and they are just upholstered with stunning Dedar I...
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. Underneath the bed there are two drawers. The mattress, bolster and cushions are renewed with new foam and they...
Teak, Fabric
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Daybed, Italy, 1960s
Metal
Mid Century American Rosewood Daybed
By Custom Furniture Builders
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
This is a beautifully made 1950's daybed in gorgeous rosewood with ochre linen upholstery. There is table space on either end for a lamp or a piece of art. the back is held up by bea...
Rosewood
Swedish Modern daybed, Sweden, Mid-20th Century
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
An elegant Swedish modern daybed, designer unknown, crafted in Sweden during the mid-20th century.
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Swedish Misty Blue Velvet Daybed with Tapered Teak Legs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Mid-Century Swedish daybed featuring misty blue velvet upholstery and tapered solid teak legs.
Steel
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybed / Sofa, Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Elegant and understated Mid-Century Modern sofa or daybed, produced in the Netherlands in the 1960s.
Metal
Mid-Century Bed or Daybed, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Rare model Made of fabric, wood The fabric shows signs of age Measures: Height 34 cm, height of the lounger at the head 55 cm Original state.
Fabric, Wood
Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This daybed distills Tenreiro’s philosophy of weightlessness and purity of form. Reduced to its essential planes—a linear platform resting on discreet block supports—it embodies his ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Though it exemplifies Tenreiro's characteristic style, this daybed is a rare creation by the designer. Very low, the lines of the piece are simple and linear. The daybed's design dem...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Daybed, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid Century Teak Daybed with Dedar Cushions, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been upholstered with lovely Italian bouclé wool fabric, t...
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Soft Ergodynamic Daybed, Lounge Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
An ergonomic Daybed, Chaise lounge exquisite texture, functional simplicity. The Chaise Lounge captures contemporary design with its ideal balance between form and function takes the...
Fabric, Bentwood
$4,557Sale Price|43% Off
Mid Century Modern daybed by NK Verkstader Nykoping, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Modernist daybed with a teak frame and buttoned mattress reupholstered in linen. The mattress base sits on the original springs which are in excellent condition.This daybed is very u...
Teak
Mel Smilow Mid-Century Wide Walnut Lounge Chair Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mel Smilow mid-century wide walnut lounge chair daybed.
Walnut
Mid-Century Industrial Daybed by Vertifix, Black Steel, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-century industrial daybed by Vertifix, Kuperus Almelo, Netherlands, circa 1950s.
Metal
Peter Hvidt Minerva Daybed Sofa, Teak & Upholstery, Mid-Century
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Hanover, MA
Minerva daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, made in Denmark by France & Søn, and imported to the USA by John Stuart,Inc for their 1961 Danish Craftsm...
Upholstery, Teak
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, Perriand Style, Mid Century
By De Sede
Located in Miami, FL
De Sede DS-80 Daybed, no mattress included. Solid mahogany, some of the slats are warped, please see pictures. Daybed is not signed, cannot guarantee maker. Need a mattress? We can h...
Mahogany
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed Chaise This chaise measures: 37.75 wide x 77 deep x 24.75 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Great Vintage Condition - L...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Beech and Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
A stunning and versatile Mid-Century Modern daybed, dating to the 1950s.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Solid Teak Daybed with Tapered Legs, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Teak Daybed . Minimalist Simple straight lines . Sitting on tapered legs. Hand made joints . 1950s Holland . Very good condition .
Teak
Bamboo Wicker French Mid Century Pair of Beds/Daybeds
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Sturdy pair of beds. Wicker and Bamboo. Elegant and Chic. Perfect for that beach it vibe.
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Brown leather daybed/sofa/bed Italian manufacture mid-century 1960s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La struttura lineare e le proporzioni equilibrate lo rendono un oggetto iconico dello stile mid-century italiano, perfetto per ambienti sofisticati e ricercati.
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Daybed Cleopatra by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This daybed was designed by Dick Cordemeijer in 1954. It is a beautiful and typical example of Dutch design. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are made of solid te...
Steel
Richard Stein for Knoll Model 700 Mid Century Birch Daybed Sofa
By Richard Stein, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Richard Stein for Knoll Model 700 Mid Century Birch Daybed Sofa This daybed measures: 76 wide x 41 wide x 24 inches high, with a seat height of 14.5 inches Fair Vintage Condition -...
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Velvet, Walnut, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Daybed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
$14,076Sale Price|20% Off
Warren Daybed by MC Home, Hand-Crafted Mid-Century Modern
By Foley & Cox
Located in New York, NY
As a complement to the Warren sofa, we now offer the Warren daybed. Featuring the same clean lines and low profile as the sofa, the daybed features a deeper seat comparable in size ...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Gold Velvet Daybed - Two Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
We have two original Midcentury Modern daybeds for sale. They have both been professionally reupholstered in new yellow gold velvet and foam, and look great. They are really structur...
Brass
$278Sale Price / item|36% Off
Rex Daybed by Niko Kralj, Birchwood & Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED Designed by Niko Kralj Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia Period: 1960 Designed in 1957, this foldable daybed is anything but old fashioned. Made of the finest ma...
Birch, Plywood
European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity.
Hide, Linen, Wood
Large Mid-Century Wooden Daybed with Adjustable Headrest and Sheepskin Upholster
Located in New York, NY
A spacious mid-century wooden daybed featuring an adjustable headrest and elegantly tapered legs.
Sheepskin, Wood
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 Brazilian furniture design, which is renowned for its blend of modernist principles with ...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Daybed
Located in Vancouver, BC
Mid-Century daybed frame in the manner of Holma, unsigned.
Midcentury Daybed with Vintage Obi
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spanning east and west, our Mid-Century daybeds are a beautiful piece of artistry.
Metallic Thread
Great Mid Century Daybed/Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mid century platform sofa or daybed with original upholstery in great shape.
Midcentury Daybed, Danish Design
Located in Singapore, SG
Sofa, which opens out to a daybed. It is upholstered in wool. Really clever mechanism makes this very functional and a real space saver.
Wool, Oak
A. R. Cordemeijer for Auping Dutch Mid Century Daybed
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in London, GB
Beautifully minimalist 'Cleopatra' daybed by A. R. Cordemeijer for Auping with subtle mid century touches and elegantly curving lines.
Metal
Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s
By George Nelson, Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
With Classic Mid-Century Modern styling, this unique piece features clean lines and a low profile with a gently angled headrest.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Daybed
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Bronx, NY
Mid-Century daybed with removable back upholstered with ebonized legs and brass finish Sabots, will reupholster WCOF all inclusive.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 64.57 in D 25.2 in
Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
By Guy Rogers
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed ottoman, a fusion of iconic design and luxurious comfort.
Velvet, Beech
1950s Daybed Knoll Antimott
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury daybed / sofa in teak. Below with a drawer for bedding, Knoll Antimott, 1950s. Original cushions, fabric later renewed. Size: 85.0 x 205.0 x 71.0 / 77.0 cm ( D x W x H...
Mel Smilow Daybed Sofa Frame in Walnut for Smilow-Thielle
By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle
Located in Asheville, NC
Long, low and sleek Mid-Century daybed or sofa frame by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle.
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Daybeds
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
Great vintage daybeds. Green Vinyl with a straw springs underneath. These sofas are very comfortable. They could be used in a spare room or a game room and then the backs could be...
Danish Mid-Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
A very stylish daybed in Danish Mid Century design from the 1960s, made of solid teak wood.
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Gradient Grey Upholstered Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern gradient grey monochrome upholstered daybed; walnut and bronze base.
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Sofa Daybed with Cushion
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut sofa daybed with cushion.
Brass
Mid Century Inspired Daybed with Vintage Obi
By Five Finger Furnishings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spanning east and west, these daybeds are a beautiful piece of artistry. Each uses an authentic, vintage obi (the waist tie from a kimono) to tell a story: of a volcano in gorgeous g...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Unavailable
H 28 in W 36 in D 72 in
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Provenance: Originally commissioned for administrative or residential buildings in Chandigarh, India during the city’s mid-century construction phase (Private Collection) Condition: ...
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 26.25 in W 36.25 in D 72.25 in
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful Pierre Jeanneret daybed an the most elegant combination of black on teak wood. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over t...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Unavailable
H 28 in W 35.5 in D 78 in
Pierre Jeanneret Daybed from Chandigarh Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful Pierre Jeanneret daybed an the most elegant combination of black on teak wood. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over t...
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Mid century folding daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century sofa/daybed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s, designed by Miroslav Navrátil.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
French Mid-19th Century Oak Daybed, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a very striking French craftsmen made mid-19th century oak daybed with lovely carved rope decoration, upholstered in a very fine blue/grey linen, circa 1860.
Oak, Linen
Mid-Century Danish Teak Daybed with new upholstery, 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
This is a masterpiece of Danish design, a single bed or daybed from the 1950s. A Classic Danish design with curved arches and raffia details. Made of teak veneer frame on solid teak ...
Upholstery, Teak
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
A.R (Dick) Cordemeijer "Cleopatra" Daybed for Auping. Frame is made of dark charcoal grey enameled metal with teak head and foot board. André (Dick) Cordemeyer (1924-1998) was bo...
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
A.R (Dick) Cordemeijer "Cleopatra" Daybed for Auping. Frame is made of dark charcoal grey enameled metal with teak head and foot board. The bed has been painted all black. Two avai...
Metal
Unavailable
H 14.18 in W 77.96 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, 1953
By Dick Cordemeijer
Located in Basel, CH
A Mid-Century design Classic: This sleek Cleopatra daybed was designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping in the Netherlands, 1953.
Metal
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Daybed Cleopatra by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black daybed Cleopatra by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands 1960s A very elegant daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer and produced by Auping in the Nether...
Metal
Unavailable
H 15.75 in W 78.35 in D 32.29 in
Dick Cordemeijer Mid-Century Modern Metal Daybed Cleopatra, circa 1950 Complete
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
A.R (Dick) Cordemeijer "Cleopatra" Daybed for Auping. Frame is made of dark charcoal grey enameled metal with teak head and foot board. Photo 2 is accurate color. New madras and ro...
Metal
Daybed in the Style of Mid-Century Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
Custom-made by Machine Age in the style of Edward Wormley's work for Dunbar, this capacious daybed features an asymmetric L-shaped backrest and is upholstered in Knoll's Rivington te...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 74.41 in D 27.56 in
Minimal Mid-Century Modern Austrian Daybed Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Wien, AT
Minimal design by an unknown Austrian designer is on display in this great living room set from the 1950s. The two cushions on the daybed can be removed and the seating area can be o...
Fabric, Oak, Beech
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.
Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.
All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.
Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.
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