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Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Channel Tufted Linen Capitan Bed by Lawson-Fenning, Queen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Capitan bed features a channel tufted headboard and a minimal, Japanese-inspired wood platform. Available in American walnut or white oak. Shown here in linen and natural walnut....
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Linen, Upholstery

Paul McCobb Planner Group White Lacquer and Brass Twin Headboards, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern twin headboards By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s White lacquered maple, with brass spindles. Meas...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

French cerused oak small single bed ca.1940
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful cerused oak bed frame from France. Ideal for a daybed or a bed for a childrens room. Bed frame goes together with internal bolts, and assembl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Oak

Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Mid Century Modern White Lacquer King Size Headboard Mirrored Back MINT!
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Mirror, Hardwood

Italian Midcentury D-70 Sofa / Bed by Osvaldo Borsani & Tecno, New Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
An important statement in the history of Modern design: the Italian Mid-Century Modern D 70 sofa, couch or bed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno. Tecno was one of the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Elegant Vantage Bed Handmade by Elbra Home
Located in Freamunde, PT
Vantage bed epitomizes modern sophistication with its sleek, angular design and refined details. Crafted to offer both style and comfort, it features a striking headboard that serves...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Tufted Linen Oatmeal Beige Wing Headboard King Size Bed Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Custom Tufted Linen Oatmeal Beige Wing Headboard King Size Bed Mint
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Linen

Knoll Associates Mid-Century American Red Plaid Upholstered Platform Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American platform daybed with a red plaid upholstered removable seat cushion on an inlaid wood frame, standing on four legs. (KNOLL ASSOCIATES) Some wear on frame. Frame...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric

Paul McCobb King Headboard for Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Headboard by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture c.1960s, USA. This maple headboard features six panels encased in a brass frame and finished in a walnut stain. The maple panels have b...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing Mid Century Walnut Queen Headboard This headboard measures: 60.25 wide x 2 deep x 40 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as m...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

English Coastal Modern King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bedframe combines the relaxed elegance of coastal design with modern sophistication, creating a tranquil retreat in your home. With a mahogany frame in our light sandb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Mid Century MODERN Full Size HEADBOARD, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Full Walnut Headboard, c. 1960's. The headboard attaches to a simple metal bed frame (can be purchased on Amazon) which is not included. Headboard should fit a Ful...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Tito Agnoli, Bed
Located in London, GB
c.1960s Bamboo and rattan H72 x W205 x D90 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo, Rattan

Large Massive King Size Black Lacquer Cerused Oak Bed Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very heavy rock solid cerused oak bed headboard with frame and footboard. The back made out of stacked solid oak blocks to form lattice like pattern fe...
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Early 2000s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Raymond Loewy for Mengel Single-Size Spindle Style Wooden Head & Footboard
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American (circa early 1950s) single-size spindle style wooden head and footboard with extending shelf in a streamlined, functional style with a proprietary orange wash fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Full Size Headboard by Kent Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern headboard by Kent Coffey for their 'Brasilia' series. Features their signature bent rosewood arches. Please confirm item location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani L150 Bed in metal, Faux leather upholstery, circa 1967
Located in Milan, IT
Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1967, this bed is a true example of postmodern design with its metal structure, polyurethane foam padding and black faux leather upholstery. The entire bed frame is held together by means of a faux leather belt. A must-have for Italian design lovers. We have two such beds on sale...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane Staccato Brutalist Mid Century Oak and Mirror King Headboard This headboard measures: 80 wide x 2.25 deep x 42 inches high All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Glass, Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Cognac Oak — Euro Mega King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Rare Harold Schwartz Headboard Bed for Romweber
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Harold Schwartz Headboard Bed for Romweber Italian in Style in the manner of Gio Ponti
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Pair of Midcentury Iron and Bronze Headboards
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mid-century modern pair of twin headboards. Features a handcrafted wrought iron frame with cross hatch pattern design and bronze ball ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Bronze, Iron

Sculpted White Poster Bed Headboard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very solid and heavy poster headboard. Metal frame finished with textured white paint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Metal

King Mid-Century Modern Voilier Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 216 / 196 / 176 x D 247 x H 115 cm The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of the world, through the Discoveries. Motivated by its history and symbolism, this collection emerged with robust and dynamic rounded shapes. The Voilier collection intends to simultaneously transmit a perception of movement and softness, recreating the sensation of navigating in a luxurious yacht. Thanks to its vintage and elegant design, the Voilier bed...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Textile

Full Size Walnut Headboard by Edmond J. Spence
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century sculpted walnut headboard by Edmond J. Spence, circa 1960. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Hardwood, Birch

Pair of Beds Attributed to Guglielmo Pecorini, Cherry Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of beds attributed to Guglielmo Pecorini, Cherry wood, Italy, 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rope, Cherry

Custom Made Upholstered Bed, Bronze Nail Head Geometric Design Optional Sizes
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom bed made, available in any size, with bronze or nickel nailhead trim and turned feet, handcrafted in the Old Plank Workshop. First the upholstered bed frame...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Awesome Chunky Aluminum Headboard Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome chunky aluminum 76" L headboard. The aluminum is in great shape with very little wear and is shiny. This is perfect headboard for your sexy 1970s bedroom- you will love this ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Cartwright for Founders Mid Century King Headboard This headboard measures: 77.25 wide x 1.25 deep x 35 inches high All pieces of f...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Sanders Bed in Oak and Rattan — Euro Mega King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in seven sizes and two timber tones. Hand crafted to order ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Custom bed "Ovington" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Curved side-rails and headboard with upholstered insert. Finished in café walnut and shown in natural linen. Custom finishes also available in cerused oak, ebonized walnut and medium...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Oak

Canadian Brutalist Mid Century King Headboard
Located in Countryside, IL
Canadian Brutalist mid century king headboard Headboard measures: 82 wide x 1.5 deep x 44.25 inches ?All pieces of furniture can...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Fabulous Kingsize Cathedral style Headboard by Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Ebonized walnut arches separated by natural walnut panels form a rhythmic design for this headboard. Identically finished on the reverse side so may free-s...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Walnut

Wonderful Mid-century Modern Walnut Lattice Gothic Headboard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful mid-century modern walnut lattice 60" gothic style headboard. We have the matching credenza and night stands listed in our other 1stdibs listings.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Walford Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — Euro King
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Natural — USA Californian King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Luxor Daybed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1962, Daybed Luxor was formerly part of Hotel Luxor's bedroom in São Paulo, which had its interior design signed by the designer. The furniture gained countless variations of use by the hands of Sergio Rodrigues himself. Sophisticated and versatile, the Daybed Luxor can be used as a single bed or as a charming compact sofa. Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) was responsible for establishing a new paradigm in design, setting himself apart with his own language in his investigation of a recognizable Brazilian identity. Rodrigues became notorious for using thick woods pieces of Rosewood, Peroba, and Imbuia to create quintessential icons. His exceptional Mole armchair...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Rosewood

Double Mid-Century Modern Voilier Bed made with textile Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 216 / 196 / 176 x D 247 x H 115 cm The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of the world, through the Discoveries. Motivated by its history and symbolism, this collection emerged with robust and dynamic rounded shapes. The Voilier collection intends to simultaneously transmit a perception of movement and softness, recreating the sensation of navigating in a luxurious yacht. Thanks to its vintage and elegant design, the Voilier bed...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Textile

Mid-Century Modern Bed Frame by Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive bed frame set by Mastercraft features tall bedposts and contrasting materials for a unique Mid-Century Modern look. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — Euro King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — USA Queen
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Original Travel Caddie in Bright Yellow Fiberglass / Black Interior, circa 1960
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Cognac — USA Californian King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Walford Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — Euro Double
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Cognac Oak — Euro King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — USA Cali King
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Walford Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — Euro Super King
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Sanders Bed in Oak and Rattan — USA King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in seven sizes and two timber tones. Hand crafted to order ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Completely Restored Czech Beech Midcentury Cheslong Sofa/Bed, Jan Vanek, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa - Bed, midcentury Source: Czechoslovakia Period: 1950 - 1959 Material: Beech Completely restored.  
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Danish Sanders Bed in Rattan & Cognac Oak — Euro Super King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Hand crafted to order in Europe. ——— Euro Double Headboard — 1546...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Sanders Bed in Oak and Rattan — Euro Super King
Located in London, England
A bed in European oak and rattan, developed especially for Sanders, Copenhagen's premier luxury boutique hotel. Available in seven sizes and two timber tones. Hand crafted to order ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Walford Bed in Rattan & Natural Oak — Euro Mega King
Located in London, England
A simplified version of the Sanders bed, with a lower headboard, in European oak and rattan. Hand crafted to order in Europe. Available in nine sizes and two timber tones, Natural O...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage beds and bed frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern beds and bed frames made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original beds and bed frames, popular names associated with this style include Lawson-Fenning, Jönsson Inventar, Lane Furniture, and Lind + Almond. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for beds and bed frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $128 and tops out at $112,593 while the average work can sell for $3,147.

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