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Daybeds For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepski...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Anfibio sofa-bed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1972. Fully restored and upholstered with high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The Anfibio sofa ranks among the most outstanding cult products of Italian design. It is innovative, original, and highly functional; it is a revolutionary sofa-bed, a symbol of high quality and sapient artisanry. It is possible to find it in the permanent collection of 13 museums worldwide, among which the MoMa in New York, since 1972. Alessandro Becchi designed the “Anfibio” sofa for the Italian manufacturer Giovannetti in 1970. It is characterized by generous dimensions and soft, embracing shapes that invite relaxation and comfort. It reminds a floating dinghy thanks to its lack of rigid mechanism. This feature inspired its name, which means amphibious. Furthermore, the sofa presents a rectangular steel structure and padding in non-deformable high-density polyurethane, covered with acrylic thermo-welded fibers and protective fabric. The Anfibio sofa by Giovannetti is available covered in leather or fabric and several colors. This artwork is the ideal convertible solution, the perfect combination of aesthetic research and innovative household living. Alessandro Becchi was born in Florence in 1946. He studied at ISIA in his hometown, and in the late 60s, he began his career as a designer. In 1970 he designed the revolutionary Anfibio sofa for Giovannetti. In 1972, thanks to the success of Anfibio, he was invited to the exhibition “Italy: the New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York. This date opens in close collaboration with Giovannetti. He designed a series of sofa-beds, such as Only You, Brando, Diletto, and the famous armchairs Le Bugie...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin

1980s Green Velvet Sofa Bed by Poltrona Frau
Located in IT
Poltrona Frau sofa bed upholstered in Green Velvet. 1980s. Measurements: 118x183 h seat 28 cm.
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian red brown coated bamboo sofa bed. This sofa bed comes with its original metallic bed net and needs a mattress of cm. 80 x 190 (about inch. 31.50 x 74.80)....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Serge Haelterman Functional Pop Art Modular Seating Jzuz Living Elements Belgian
By JZUZ Livingelements, Serge Haelterman & Steven Brouns
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unique and out of production functional seating elements by Belgian designers Serge Haelterman and Steven Brouns. These elements are made of high end foam covered with an elastic coated fabric that can be cleaned easily and feels like a latex rubber. This seating elements can be turned into a sofa, bed or seating island with your own imagination. NIKE purchased several of these JZUZ Elements for their shops in Europe Measures: Green element 82.67inch/210cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm Orange element 55.12inch/140cm x 55.12inch/140cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm Orange block element 27.55inch/70cm x 27.55inch/70cm x Height 27.55inch/70cm I taken this text from Serge Haelterman's website: Right after I graduated as an Industrial designer back in 1999 I started a furniture brand together with my friend Steven Brouns. We felt there was a need for a new type of furniture that was able to adjust itself to the ever changing life situations. Hence the name Livingelements. The name JZUZ was conceived because we believed we had to spread the message of this new kind of living. The first elements were a u and a square shaped seating element. They were in fact a deconstruction of a regular sofa. This deconstruction led to a whole range of new possibilities. When combining both elements you could construct all kinds of different 'living' setups. After this followed the room devider...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber

Daybed "Jaba" 1997 by Mark Brazier-Jones
Located in Berlin, DE
Jaba Daybed, designed 1997. Gilt bronze with fabric upholstery. Stamped Brazier-Jones Measures: Depth: 32.76 in ( 83.2 cm ), Width: 98.5 in ( 250.2 cm ), Height: 29.88 in ( 75.9 cm ...
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Late 20th Century New Zealand Space Age Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mies van der Rohe Style Artesian Daybed Features: Walnut frame Premium aniline dyed Italian black or brown leather from Brazil Individually hand welted Upholstery panel sections-bottom tufted Seat cushions are high resilient-high density polyurethane Premium cowhide leather strap seat...
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Daybed in Chrome-Plated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Production, daybed model 'Locus Solus', chrome-plated steel, Larsen fabric, Italy, 1964 This daybed by Gae Aulenti is part of the 'Locus Solus' series cr...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Kho Liang Le, Bench 070, Holland 1962
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Bench/daybed 070 by Kho Liang Le for Artifort, 1962. On a quadrangular metal base with 6 legs is placed a mattress covered in a chocolate-colored wool fabric, stitched with black but...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Daybed by Pierre Chapo Model L06A
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vintage daybed designed around 1960 by French designer Pierre Chapo. The model name is L06A. The mattress has been reupholstered with high-quality bouclé fabric. It has an assembly...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Elm

Mid-Century Modern Folding Sunbeds, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Relax in style with these striking midcentury modern sunbeds, a charming addition to any outdoor retreat or indoor lounge space. Crafted from durable materials and boasting a vibrant...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

One Arm “Banquet” Bed , Maria Pergay , ca . 1967
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
One Arm “Banquet” Bed , Maria Pergay , ca . 1967 I can sent more detail picture.please contact me.
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1960s Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo Sofa Bed by Vivai del Sud. 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa by Vivai del Sud. This sofa can become a comfortable single bed. From the part under the seat another bed can be pulled out. The bedsteads are...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood Dimensions at layout: Height:41cm, depth:84cm, width:186cm Original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Greaves & Thomas Green Sofa Bed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Greaves and Thomas Green Sofa Bed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM A beautifully designed & crafted, fully restored sofabed manufactured by t...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Teak

Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes leather teak sofa. Great light brown/tan leather with solid Blonde birch wood frames. Beautiful condition ...
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Birch

Marc Held for Prisunic Molded Fiberglass Bed w Lighted Nightstands c. 1966
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Be the envy of your friends with this rare and sought after piece of the Pop-Art movement history by Parisian designer Marc Held. In 1966 Held collaborated with Prisunic to design an emblematic collection of fiberglass furniture including beds, tables, desks and chairs. This listing is priced for both sides of the bed, we are not considering splitting the pair. This iconic low profile bed with...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fiberglass

Hans J. Wegner GE19 Daybed with Teak and Camel Leather for Getama Denmark 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful early Daybed Model GE19 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Denmark 1960s. Teak frame with tapered legs and brass brackets in very good condition with minor traces of use...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Teak

Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnut frame. Tapered splayed walnut legs. Visually impactful from all sides. Newly upholstered in wool Maharam "Layers Vineyard Small" by Hella Jongerius. Luigi Tiengo was born in Adria, Italy in 1926, studied industrial design and won a prestigious furniture design award in 1956. That same year he emigrated to Canada where he began designing for several Montreal furniture...
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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Walnut

A.R. Cordemeyer "Cleopatra" Narrow Daybed with Mattress and Bolster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, 1960's Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer with teak wood ends, enameled dark grey metal frame and "Auping" printed on mesh springs. ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown Leather oak 3 Seater Sofa
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown leather oak 3 seater sofa. Superb tufted dark brown leather with solid oak wood frame. Beautiful condition and very comfortable. Great Norw...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Oak, Leather

Mid-Century Teak Pull Out Sofa Bed with Detached Headboard and Sliding Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century teak daybed and matching headboard with storage cabinets and shelves. The headboard is detached, bed can easily be pushed in as a sofa o...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Teak

1966 Teak Green Sofa / Loveseat / Daybed
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Date of birth January 26, 1966. G&S Frame Company, Brooklyn NY. All original. Really stunning mid century modern green tweed upholstery. No rips or tears in the upholstery. Tota...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Italian Bamboo Daybed with Gray Woven Boucle Cushion, 1970s - 2 Available
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless Mid Century Italian daybed with a curved bamboo and cane frame. This piece has a mattress cushion which was freshly reupholstered in a handsome gray woven boucle fabric wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Daybed by AP-Originals, the Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Metal bench or daybed with new black leather upholstery and new filling. Manufactured by AP originals. We have two available, one is marked at the bottom.
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Maison Regain Daybed in Elm with beige Fabric, 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Large daybed edited by Maison Regain in the 80s. Structure in elm, mattress in foam covered with beige terry fabric (new).  
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Late 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Elm

Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Marble stainless steel and felt daybed by Christoph Siebrasse
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted from German steel, the 'Contemplation' daybed by German artist/designer Christoph R Siebrasse features his signature cubist steel framing with marble slabs and a generou...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

CHRISTOPHE GEVERS - Daybed
Located in Forest, BE
This daybed is a creation of Christophe Gevers, famous Belgian architect. This piece comes from a real-estate complex in Cap Camarat. Belgians have acquiered flats in this vacation d...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of 2 Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage co...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Dormeuse "Neo Futurist " 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Fantastic dormeause made in the 1950s for a Turin residence on the Futurist style. It is great for those who want to have a unique and colorful piece in their home or studio. To be r...
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1960s Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Plywood

Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Daybed in Red Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Production, daybed model 'Locus Solus', red laquered steel, Italy, 1964 This daybed by Gae Aulenti is part of the 'Locus Solus' series created in 1964. T...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage Oversized Stacked Bamboo Daybed
Located in Las Vegas, NV
What a unique and special piece. The oversized bamboo really makes this massive vintage daybed sofa a super cool and artistic piece. If you have been looking for real statement piece...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bamboo

Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches All pieces of furniture can be ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Iconic Joe Colombo 'Tube Chair' in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Flexform, 'Tube' chair, pvc, foam, fabric, United States, 1969. This lounge chair by Joe Colombo is designed by means of combining four hollow cylinders. This armcha...
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1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Foam, PVC

G Plan Three Seater Sofa Bed Group 3 Richard Young Merrow Associates Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 1960s G Plan Group 3 Three Seater Sofa Bed Designed by Richard Young of Merrow Associates Produced by G Plan and designed by Richard Young in the early 1960s, a beautif...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak

Modernist pine and bouclé daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Solid pine daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. The daybed has been constructed in a fully enclosed pine frame, with the sculpted feet placed on the outer ends and slats...
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1970s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Daybeds

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Bouclé, Elm

Pierre Cardin Bed in Solid Wood and Brass
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning and very rare double bed complete with headboard and frame designed and produced by the great master Pierre Cardin in the late 1970s. The bed is made of finely crafted solid...
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1980s French Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Daybed in pine from Denmark, dating from the 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely daybed in pine from Denmark, dating from the 1960s. This piece features a pine frame with freshly re-upholsterd seat. Restored with love. In the manner of Charlotte Perriand V...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Fabric, Pine

Great Daybed or Chaise, Josef Frank, USA, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Great Daybed from the 1960s, black metal frame with cushions. Foam is new and the cushions were recently recovered in original Josef Frank “Notturno” Linen. Ready for a new home.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Teak Tweed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Mid Century Teak Vintage Retro MCM Stunning 1970s sofa bed with storage made by British firm Guy Rogers, ...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Bamboo and Wicker Sofa Beds, 1960s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of bamboo and wicker sofa beds or single beds. The beds need a mattress of cm. 85 x 190 (Standard Italian single bed size).   
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Daybed, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic 3-seater sofa with daybed function from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen. High-quality solid teak frame. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Daybed by Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expertly Refinished, Newly Reupholstered With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vint...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Foam, Walnut

Friso Kramer 'Couchette' Wood & Black Daybed for Auping, 1965 w/ New Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' daybed for Auping, 1965. Frame is original condition, mattress and cushions newly upholstered. Frame has visible wear, consi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Metal

Rare vintage postmodern leather & palmwood daybed by Pacific Green, c1990s
Located in Hastings, GB
A rare postmodern leather & palmwood daybed by Pacific Green, c1990s. Tan leather has animal print cowhide inserts. The palmwood head and back rests are trimmed with tooled leather b...
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Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds

Materials

Hide, Leather, Palmwood

Daybed anni '60 in teak con cassetti contenitori
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Daybed anni '60 in legno di teak. La base della struttura è caratterizzata da due cassetti contenitori e un cuscino tondo. La struttura è stata restaurata e il materasso ha nuova i...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Pierre Chapo 'L03' Daybed in Elm with Storage & Newly Made Mattress, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Daybed by Pierre Chapo, "Model 'L03", France 1965. Modest design with beautiful details such as the cross connection characteristic of Chapo's work. Everything is made of solid elm w...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Elm

Poul Volther Leather Daybed
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful daybed by Poul Volther in beautifully aged tufted leather cushion and wedged pillow. Simple slatted oakwood frame. Circa 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus White Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970s
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. The B...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Vivai del Sud Bamboo Sofa with its Original Cushions
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian Vivai del Sud bamboo sofa with its original cushions covered with cotton fabric. The sofa is in good vintage conditions with light sings of age and use. Th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Daybed by Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A Jens Risom daybed with walnut frame and steel glides. Fully restored.
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1960s Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Daybed Model 4312 in Oak & Canvas Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Minimalistic Scandinavian Modern oak daybed model 4312 with loose mattress upholstered with sand coloured canvas and fitted with "Niger" goat leather...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Canvas, Oak

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Coffee Leather Barcelona Daybed for Knoll, 1970
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. The B...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds

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Chrome

1980's French Gilt Iron Daybed - Newly Upholstered
Located in East Hampton, NY
A solid iron frame with lovely gold gilding, accented by orb finials and feet, crisscross side panels. Newly upholstered fabric bed cushion and box below. The oversized Mongolian w...
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Late 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Locus Solus daybed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 60s, 70s
Located in Padova, IT
Gae Aulenti, pseudonym of Gaetana Emilia Aulenti (Palazzolo dello Stella, 4 December 1927 – Milan, 31 October 2012), was an Italian designer and architect, particularly dedicated to ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds

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Steel

Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Bauhaus Red Barcelona Lounge Chair for Knoll, 1972
Located in Vicenza, IT
Barcelona lounge chair, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 and manufactured by Knoll International in 1972. Made of chromed steel and leather. Excellent vintage condition. ...
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Lit de repos Cléopâtre de Dick Cordemeyer pour Auping, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Lit de repos, Daybed modèle "Cléopâtre" de designer Dick Cordemeyer pour l'éditeur Auping au Pays-Bas en 1960. Structure en bois et métal, le sommier est en métal tressé. Le matelas ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Antique, New and Vintage Daybeds

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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