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Gio Ponti certified walnut and velvet daybed sofa, Italy, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An unique and elegant daybed sofa in walnut and velvet, design by Gio Ponti, Italian manufacture
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Gold Velvet Daybed - Two Available
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Burbank, CA
We have two original Midcentury Modern daybeds for sale. They have both been professionally
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Bamboo Soft Blue Velvet Daybed Chaise Longue
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage organic single daybed or chaise lounge from rattan and bamboo very
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco velvet daybed or large bench with removable ends. The daybed has a black lacquered
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage French Art Deco Daybed
French Art Deco Daybed
$12,500
H 29 in W 50 in D 27.5 in
French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available
By Maison Jansen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s French Daybed: Bamboo, Brass, and Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s French Daybed Bamboo and brass daybed Green velvet fabric France 1970 W. 190 cm. D. 90 cm. H
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

1960s Bleached Oak Daybed by Bertrand Goldberg with Velvet Cushion
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s bleached oak daybed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg with new cushion in Kravet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Oak

French Parisian Louis XV Style Daybed in Green Velvet Damask
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious mid-20th century French daybed made in the Louis XV style by Tréca Paris, a distinguished
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Damask, Velvet, Wood, Oak

1950s Daybed in Pine, Seat and Cushion Covered with Velvet
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s daybed in pine, seat and cushion covered with velvet.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Pine

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
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare ‘Le Mura’ daybed by Mario Bellini for Cassina – Italy, 1972. The daybed still has the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Mohair, Velvet

Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
Mario Bellini Le Mura Daybed in Original Mohair Velvet, Italy, 1972
$4,556 Sale Price
51% Off
H 24.81 in W 92.92 in D 36.62 in
French Empire Style Mahogany Daybed with Ormolu Mounts and Velvet Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
20th century French Empire style mahogany daybed on casters with ormolu gilt bronze mounts in
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20th Century French Empire Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Ormolu

1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
By Busnelli, Gae Aulenti
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian metal steel sofa or daybed produced by Busnelli, an iconic design company
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Steel

1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
$2,835 Sale Price
50% Off
H 25.2 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Scarce Tenreiro Daybed
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare lit d’appoint par joaquim Tenreiro en imbuia. Rempli de très jolis détails comme à la accoutumée chez créateur
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Imbuia

Scarce Tenreiro Daybed
Scarce Tenreiro Daybed
$26,582
H 10.24 in W 75.2 in D 35.44 in
Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful pair of daybeds in woven rattan and bent malacca with orange velvet upholstery, Italian
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, wood and velvet, France, 1959 Designed in 1959 by Pierre Chapo
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
Pierre Chapo L01 “Godot” Daybed, 1959
$19,600
H 11.42 in W 77.17 in D 29.53 in
Upholstered Channel Pattern Daybed by Preview
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Channel Pattern Daybed by Preview. Upholstered in velvet. Style of Vladimir Kagan.
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet

Upholstered Channel Pattern Daybed by Preview
Upholstered Channel Pattern Daybed by Preview
$9,700
H 27.5 in W 67 in D 31 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa Lounger
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa Lounger, a stunning piece that encapsulates
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Wien, AT
The Locus Solus daybed, designed in 1964 by the influential Italian architect and designer Gae
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Steel

Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova
$7,325
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Severin Hansen Jr. Teak Daybed SH7 1957 / New Upholstered
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed by Severin Hansen Jr. in teak. New upholstered with fine petrol colored velvet fabric. The
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Wien, AT
This original couch or daybed was produced by Hynek Gottwald during the 1930s in Prague. The chrome
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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
Art Deco Couch Daybed Von Hynek Gottwald, 1930s
$6,900
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Guillerme and Chambron, Rare Daybed for Votre Maison", 1960.
By Robert Guillerme, Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Paris, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Daybed in Oak from the French company "Votre Maison". France, Circa
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak, Velvet

Mies Van der Rohe style Black green Daybed, Mid-century
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Valladolid, ES
velvet fabric Technical data Daybed Style: Modern Movement Materials: metal, leatherette, velvet Period
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1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mies Van der Rohe style Black green Daybed, Mid-century
Mies Van der Rohe style Black green Daybed, Mid-century
$2,362 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.84 in W 51.97 in D 27.56 in
scenic dromeuse Italian design 80s green and fuchsia "Miranda" Nava Flexform
By Flexform, Paolo Nava
Located in Milano, MI
Rare chaise longue armchair model "Miranda" designed in 1985 by Paolo Nava for Flexform. The armchair consists of a metal frame upholstered in black fabric on which 3 cushions rest, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Iron

Unique William Plunkett Sofa
By William Plunkett
Located in Munich, DE
There are many William Plunkett sofas around, but i never saw this model before and found no info about. Purchased 1969 at heals in London - possibly made by order.
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Aluminum

Unique William Plunkett Sofa
Unique William Plunkett Sofa
$5,875
H 25.6 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

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Metal

Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in London, England
clean lines, functionalism, and a focus on simplicity and craftsmanship. Convertible teak daybed by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
$19,595
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 48.43 in
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
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
$8,979
H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Bed - Daybed Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti, 1960
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Realizzato con materiali di alta qualità e una meticolosa attenzione ai dettagli, questo daybed
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Steel

Bed - Daybed Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti, 1960
Bed - Daybed Locus Solus by Gae Aulenti, 1960
$18,064
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
1950s, 2 seater sofa/daybed, light green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 2 seater sofa/daybed. Light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Sofa
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Ash

French Daybed
Located in New York, NY
French daybed with velvet upholstery
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20th Century French Vintage Velvet Daybed

French Daybed
French Daybed
$3,500
H 36 in W 86 in D 38 in
Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
By Poul Jensen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
OPE. The vintage Z sofa changes easily into a daybed because of the system in the frame. The frame is
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
Model Z Daybed by Poul Jensen for Selig OPE
$4,000
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 33.47 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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal

Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Lovely vintage Altana Divani and Poltrone daybed sectional sofa in original emerald green velvet
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Sofa Daybed AR-1 by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1959-1960
By Les Huchers-Minvielle 1, Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Janine Abraham
Located in Brussels, BE
wonderful and rare old velvet fabric dates back from the late 1950s. This canapé has never been used, and
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Locus Solus Day Bed by Gae Aulenti, Chromed Metal, Blue Cushions, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
shades of blue velvet Manufactured by Poltronova, Italy, 1970 approx Measures: width 204 x depth 83 x
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal

Dormeuse italiana anni ’50 attribuita alla Atelier Borsani Varedo, in velluto.
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
sul fondo. Il bracciolo può essere alzato lasciando spazio al daybed. Imbottitura e cuscino nuove in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Iron

Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Antwerpen, BE
on Sundays. The design from the velvet fabric dates back from the late 1950s. The upholstery is
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Chrome

Convertible Drop-Arm Velvet Art-Deco Settee, Chaise Longue and Daybed
Located in Amsterdam, NL
removing both armrests you transform the settee in a full length daybed. It has the original velvet
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Italian adjustable sofa that converts into daybed. The arms lift allowing conversion
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal

Chaise Longue or Daybed "Divan" Designed by Luigi Colani, 1990
By Luigi Colani
Located in Vienna, AT
Chaise longue designed by Luigi Colani in 1990 made of varnished curved rattan with velvet
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1990s German Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, curtains, and top of the canopy have been upholstered in a silk-velvet fabric. The fabric is difficult to
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1960s American Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Daybed Newly Reupholstered in Purple Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid-century daybed with feminine curves in purple velvet. This newly upholstered daybed
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Petrol Velvet and Metal Daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Midcentury velvet and metal daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s. Black metal frame and cushion with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Navy Blue Velvet Daybed in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This daybed is in the style of Robsjohn-Gibbings, whose creations were influenced by Classic Greek
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Canvas, Velvet, Wood

Mid Century Modern Velvet Daybed Sofa in the Style of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Raleigh, NC
1950s daybed sofa, extremely well made and newly reupholstered in a light blue suede. This piece
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

1970s Animal or Zebra Print Velvet Daybed
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Super stylish vintage movie star French daybed or chaise longue from the 1970s, with original
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1970s French Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet

1970s Animal or Zebra Print Velvet Daybed
1970s Animal or Zebra Print Velvet Daybed
$2,067
H 35.83 in W 63 in D 27.96 in
Custom Made Modern Modular Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, back bolsters and cushions, newly recovered in plush grey velvet upholstery. The two daybeds are
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet

Custom Made Modern Modular Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa
Custom Made Modern Modular Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa
$2,399
H 28.5 in W 80.5 in L 28.5 in
Movie Star Vintage Versace Daybed Couch
By Versace
Located in Hopewell, NJ
fabulous original fabric and pair it with an animal print or solid velvet. Daybed depth 49 couch depth 28
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1980s Italian Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet

Movie Star Vintage Versace Daybed Couch
Movie Star Vintage Versace Daybed Couch
$6,500
H 29 in W 90.5 in D 50 in
Art Deco Rosewood DayBed in the style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
made out of Rosewood and upholstered in a Taupe color silk velvet. Daybeds are a type of furniture that
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Art Deco Rosewood DayBed in the style of Jules Leleu
Art Deco Rosewood DayBed in the style of Jules Leleu
$20,000
H 25.5 in W 69.75 in D 29 in
Italian Turquoise Velvet and Wood Daybed
Located in Brussel, BE
Elegant Italian daybed made during 1970's. New upholstery blue / green velvet contrasting with a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Turquoise Velvet and Wood Daybed
Italian Turquoise Velvet and Wood Daybed
$3,308
H 17.72 in W 76.78 in D 35.44 in
Patinated Metal Daybed with Tufted Velvet Cushion
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouvé style patinated steel daybed with tufted cushion in Italian indigo cotton velvet
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Metal, Steel

Patinated Metal Daybed with Tufted Velvet Cushion
Patinated Metal Daybed with Tufted Velvet Cushion
$3,800
H 20 in W 81.5 in D 27.5 in
Daybed in Pierre Frey Velvet, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Daybed in Pierre Frey Velvet France circa 1960 Antique oak frame with cupholders and side storage
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1960s French Post-Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Daybed in Pierre Frey Velvet, France circa 1960
Daybed in Pierre Frey Velvet, France circa 1960
$6,200
H 16.5 in W 81.75 in D 26.75 in
Hans Wegner Daybed Recently Reupholstered with Grey Velvet
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Daybed by Hans Wegner. Solid wood structure with an upholstered headboard and mattress in a smokey
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Chrome

1950s Teak, Cane and Velvet Modular Sofa or Daybed
Located in Geneva, CH
1950s teak frame, cane backrest, velvet cushions sofa. Black top folding side tables can be
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1950s European Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Teak

1950s Teak, Cane and Velvet Modular Sofa or Daybed
1950s Teak, Cane and Velvet Modular Sofa or Daybed
$3,800
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in L 29.53 in
1950s Daybed in Wood, Brass and Velvet Green Fabric
Located in Hellouw, NL
Charming daybed with green velvet fabric from the 1950s. This daybed has a very Italian look and
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Velvet Daybed

Materials

Brass

1950s Daybed in Wood, Brass and Velvet Green Fabric
1950s Daybed in Wood, Brass and Velvet Green Fabric
$2,540
H 30.12 in W 77.96 in D 31.5 in
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Vintage Velvet Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage velvet daybed you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and brass, every vintage velvet daybed was constructed with great care. There are 4 variations of the antique or vintage vintage velvet daybed you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the vintage velvet daybed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage velvet daybed bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage velvet daybed over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, COR and Dusty Deco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Velvet Daybed?

The average selling price for a vintage velvet daybed at 1stDibs is $6,345, while they’re typically $3,400 on the low end and $27,741 for the highest priced.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.

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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.