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Vanessa Bed

Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa, Simon by Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, Lombardia
and sophistication. Versatile and timeless, the Vanessa Single Bed seamlessly fits into various
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

Red Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Milano, IT
Red Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1960s Vanessa single bed, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Steel

20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Daybed mod. Vanessa
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Turin, Turin
Chicago. Here the Small Bed mod. Vanessa produced by Gavina in the 1959, It has a painted metal structure
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Steel

20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Daybed mod. Vanessa
20th Century Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Daybed mod. Vanessa
$8,963
H 27.56 in W 37.01 in D 79.53 in
Pair of Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofas for B&B Italia, 1975
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
. During the 1960's, the couple designed the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Tobia Scarpa Coronado Leather Sofa for B&B Italia, 1975
By B&B Italia, Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
the Bastiano sofa and the Vanessa bed for Gavina and the Soriana armchair and Poltroncina 925 for
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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'Vanessa' Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
'Vanessa' bed in powder lacquered metal frame, head-board, and footrest. Support frame and base in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

'Vanessa' Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
'Vanessa' Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
H 27.56 in W 70.48 in L 27.56 in
Vanessa Bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Red Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Vanessa bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Red Metal, Italy, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa Vanessa Bed Frame in Red Lacquered Metal for Cassina
By Cassina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Vanessa bed structure in powder lacquered metal frame, head-board, and footrest. Support frame and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Italian Midcentury Metal Black Vanessa Bed, 1962
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern design double bed model Vanessa, designed by Tobia Scarpa and produced
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa Vanessa, 1950s Bed Gavina, Italy, 1959
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in London, GB
Tobia Scarpa ‘Vanessa’ metal bed frame, produced by Gavina, Italy 1959. In original dark blue
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa bed mod Vanessa by Gavina 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in bari, IT
Curved black lacquered metal double bed with original slat system model Vanessa designer Tobia
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa bed mod Vanessa by Gavina 1970s
Tobia Scarpa bed mod Vanessa by Gavina 1970s
H 20.08 in W 70.87 in D 79.53 in
Orange Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1960s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Orange Vanessa single bed by Tobia Scarpa for Simon, Italy, 1960s Vanessa single bed, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Steel

Vanessa metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Vanessa metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
Vanessa metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
H 22.05 in W 79.93 in D 33.47 in
Laquered Metal Bed mod. "Vanessa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1959 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Palermo, IT
iconic single bed mod. "Vanessa" by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, structure in lacquered metal and metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina "Vanessa" Double Bed, Italy 1970s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Naples, IT
Letto matrimoniale mod.Vanessa in metallo laccato curvo laccato del designer Tobia Scarpa per
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Letto singolo in metallo Vanessa di Tobia Scarpa per Gavina Anni 70
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Letto singolo in metallo smaltato.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Letto singolo in metallo Vanessa di Tobia Scarpa per Gavina Anni 70
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Letto singolo in metallo smaltato.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Vanessa double bed in black metal by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, ca. 1960.
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Letto matrimoniale in metallo mod. Vanessa con struttura interamente in metallo nero lucido, a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Iron

Vanessa red metal bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 70s
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Padova, IT
Born in Venice in 1935, Tobia Scarpa is the son of the famous architect Carlo Scarpa. Together with his wife Afra, Tobia began working in the Venini glass factory in Murano in the 19...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Post Modern Papillona 750 Floor Lamp by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Flos
Located in San Diego, CA
the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa (1966) and the Soriana seating
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Metal

Dialogo Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1974
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
“Vanessa” metal bed – now in the knoll international collection – being their most successful pieces. With
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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
with Venini in Murano. His collaboration with Gavina began in 1960; The sofa « Bastiano » and the bed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa in the Manner Set of Four Chairs
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in bari, IT
, for whom they designed the Bastiano armchair, the Pigreco chair, and the metal bed Vanessa. The latter
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Red Vanessa Bed, Italy 1960s
By Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Vanessa double bed in curved red lacquered metal designer Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Tobia Scarpa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Tobia Scarpa "Vanessa" Daybed
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Red Lion, PA
Tobia Scarpa Daybed mod. Vanessa Lacquered and fabric metal structure. prod. Gavina, Italy, 1959
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Vintage 1950s Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Tobia Scarpa "Vanessa" Daybed
Tobia Scarpa "Vanessa" Daybed
H 27 in W 80.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Center Coffee Table, Bar Cart, Afra & Tobia Scarpa Attributed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
"Vanessa" metal bed are currently the most successful items in the Knoll International collection. For
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Rosewood, Teak

"Vanessa" bed by Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Single "Vanessa" bed in enameled steel. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960. (Mattress
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Vintage 1960s Italian Daybeds

"Vanessa" bed by Tobia Scarpa
"Vanessa" bed by Tobia Scarpa
H 28 in W 76.25 in D 34 in
"Vanessa" single bed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Located in New York, NY
"Vanessa" single bed in enameled steel. Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy, 1960. (Mattress
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Vintage 1960s Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Bed Vanessa Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milan, IT
Bed vanessa Tobia Scarpa, Gavina. Made on 19.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Bed Vanessa Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Bed Vanessa Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 39.38 in
Three Seater Brown Leather Bastiano Sofa By Afra & Tobia Scarpa For Gavina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Cambridge, GB
most recognized designs include the Bastiano sofa (1962), the Vanessa bed (1959), the Coronado sofa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Hardwood

“Artona” Dining Suite by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, for Maxalto in 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire
“Vanessa” metal bed, now in the Knoll collection. They also designed furniture for Cassina. Their “Soriana
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

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By Interflex, Enzo Mari
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"Tappeto Volante" double bed by Enzo Mari for Interflex. Sculptural metal frame and round metal twin headboards.
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Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Cotton

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By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic cement chair by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand mage in Switzerland. One of the most iconic chairs ever designed. Priced as a single chair.
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2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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$3,000 / item
H 24 in W 21 in D 31 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of moderni...
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21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Velvet Headboard Made in Portugal by Malabar
$13,820 Sale Price / item
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H 69.3 in W 137.8 in D 90.56 in
1960s Sergio Mazza 'Demi Clio' Wall or Ceiling Lamp for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Glendale, CA
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Brass, Nickel

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Textile

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
$1,320 Sale Price / item
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H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
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20th Century French Adam Style Sofas

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Leather, Wood

A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
$8,995
H 27 in W 121.5 in D 89 in
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s. Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00. Walnut Wood. Good conditions!
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Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Walnut

Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
$2,927 Sale Price
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H 12.6 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Mario Marenco first edition pair of leather lounge chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Danish Modern Bookcase Shelving System "Cubex" by Poul Cadovius, Pinewood, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Odense, DK
Scandinavian Modern Pinewood Bookcase Shelving System by Poul Cadovius. Made in the 1960s by "CADO", Denmark. Made in Pitch Pine and assembled with black plastic brackets. The shelv...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Pine

Horizon Double Bed, by Michele de Lucchi for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Group
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
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Scandinavian Modern Bed by Erik Hoglund made of Solid Pine for Boda Trä
By Erik Höglund, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
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Fir

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, double king bed model 'Losange', leather, Italy, 1972 A classic king bed designed by Luigi Massoni in 1972. This bed is upholstered in a beautifully...
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Leather

Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau 'Losange' King Bed in Red Leather
$11,700 / set
H 26.58 in W 81.89 in D 87.41 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
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Vanessa Bed For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vanessa bed for your home. Each vanessa bed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a vanessa bed — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vanessa bed bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Tobia Scarpa, Gavina and Afra & Tobia Scarpa each produced at least one beautiful vanessa bed that is worth considering.

How Much is a Vanessa Bed?

Prices for a vanessa bed can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,184 and can go as high as $21,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,512.