Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
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
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy - Reupholstered
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Munster, NRW
Osvaldo Borsani - D70 Sofa & Daybed 1954 by Tecno, Italy
The fully reversible cult sofa with movable wings..
This sofa / Daybed is a unique object distinguished by the special mecha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Johannes Spalt 'Constanza' Sofa Daybed in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed 'Constanze', leather, steel, Austria, 1960s
This daybed, model 'Constanze', is designed by Austrian designer Johannes Spalt in the 1960s....
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Linear Bench in Natural Wanut Series 72 by Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing "The Linear Bench" – Where Clean Lines and Modern Design Converge!
Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century M...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Zanotta "Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
Located in Dronten, NL
Vintage very rare "Grand Italia" black leather and enameled steel daybed designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy, circa 1979. This iconic daybed consists of black en...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Daybed by Mertens Jomer, Netherlands 1950/60
Located in Brasília, BR
This beautiful minimalist daybed is characterized by simple lines and a harmonious blend of form and function. Its design features an elegant silhouette with minimal ornamentation. T...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern three-seat sofa in bamboo and rattan. This amazing piece was produced by Vivai del Sud in Italy during 1970s.
This wonderful hand-crafted sofa has a str...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Gondola Sofa for Cimon
By Cimon, Hella Jongerius
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Norwegian Post Modern Ekornes Brown Leather Birch frame Sofa
By Ekorness
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Birch
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Edward Wormley Daybed in Mahogany and Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, daybed, mahogany, fabric, metal, United States, 1950s.
A daybed designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar in mahogany. The sculpted frame shows beautiful line...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Daybed Bamboo and Black Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed bamboo and black stitched leather by Jacques Adnet
France circa 1950
Very rare example to be found, newly upholstered with a gilded velvet
Excellent condition, wear consistent...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed by Jacques Adnet black stitched leather and brass
France circa 1950
Excellent condition, wear consistent with wear and use
Upholstered with black leather
Available to view in...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Daybed by Horsens Møbelfabrik
Located in Bristol, GB
A sleek Scandinavian daybed manufactured by Horsens Møbelfabrik with a beautiful minimalist rosewood frame and slatted base standing on tapered legs. The original spring mattress is ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' Wood & Black Daybed for Auping, 1965 w/ New Cushions
By Auping, Friso Kramer
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
panchetto convertible sofa designed by Rito Valla for IPE Bologna 1960s
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
1960ies „Panchetto“ convertible sofa, designed by Italian sculptor Rita Valla in 1961
Manufactured by IPE Bologna.
With it’s weight and dimensions the „Panchetto“ sofa perfectly ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Great Daybed or Chaise, Josef Frank, USA, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
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.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping *New Upholstery* Holland 1954
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
New upholstered daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands – 1953.
The Cleopatra daybed has a new mattress and bouclé beige creme fabric by De Ploegstof model Monza.
In good ...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Teak Tweed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Guy Rogers
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Teak
1950s Danish Modern Minimalist Pine Daybed with New White Boucle Upholstered Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern Minimalist Pine Daybed, circa 1950.
cushion 4 1/2" thick
cushion reupholstered in MM Design white boucle in 2024.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Mid 20th Century Modern Daybed by Greaves & Thomas, 1960s
Located in Brugge, BE
1960s
United Kingdom
Teak and ivory boucle
71cm high, 165cm wide, 75cm deep
Greaves & Thomas operated as a furniture manufacturer headquartered in Clapton, London, within the Lon...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
GJ Daybed in Oregon pine by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GJ Daybed in patinated Oregon pine and new fabric (Teddy Mohair Caramel 030). Grete Jalk for cabinetmaker P. Jeppesen, 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Wicker and metal Lounge Chair by Dirk Van Sliedrecht Mid modern century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
wicker lounge chair designed by the talented designer Dirk Van Sliedrecht:
This remarkable wicker lounge chair transcends mere functionality—it embodies a harmonious blend of craftsm...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Foam, Walnut
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina Daybed mod. Capocaccia
Located in Turin, Turin
Kazuhide Takahama studied architecture at university in Tokyo from 1949, taking his degree in 1953. He's, however, primarily known as a furniture and lighting designer. Kazuhide Taka...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Chaise Lounge in Pleated Organza
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful and sexy piece. Retaining the original upholstery of pleated organza.
This item can be viewed in person at The Berkshire Galleries in Great Barrington Massachusetts.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Daybed, "Chesa Laria" sofa, Azucena, Italy 50s
Located in Argelato, BO
Luigi CACCIA DOMINIONI 1913-2016
Daybed mod. L4 called "Chesa Laria" - circa 1959
Walnut structure upholstered in white fabric
Azucena Edition
Bibliography:
Adalberto Dal Lago, Arre...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
Located in Aachen, DE
France & Daverkosen daybed MINERVA
Design: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Massiv Teak, vor 1957 (ab da hieß die Firma France & Son), im Originalzustand. Polsterung original mi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Brazilian Modern Daybed in Hardwood & Black Leather, Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with domestic free shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Daybed in Hardwood & Black Leather, Carlo Hauner made in Brazil in the 50s is nothing less than spe...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sunday Daybed Oak and Boucle
Located in Plymouth, GB
Part of the Sunday collection exclusive to Alexander & Ellis, and designed by Founder Oliver A-J, the Sunday Day Bed was designed and handcrafted in hou...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Red Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa or daybed, model D70, steel, brass, fabric, Italy, 1954.
Osvaldo Borsanis sofa 'D70' was presented at the Triennale of Milan in 1954 where it won the Gold Medal for design. Not only the design is extraordinary, because so is the technology. With a single twist the back and seating are positioned upwards or down, all to create the highest comfort for the sofa or daybed.
This eccentric sofa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass, Steel
Minimalist Daybed, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The daybed, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a prime example of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture design, which is renowned for its blend of modernist principles with traditional Brazilian materials and techniques.
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios was an important institution in the development of Brazilian design, providing education and promoting craftsmanship. Their furniture production is noted for its high-quality craftsmanship and use of local materials.
This particular daybed features a robust and simple wooden frame, made from native Brazilian hardwood, which is known for its durability and beautiful grain. The use of such wood not only ensures longevity but also gives the piece a warm, inviting appearance.
The design of the daybed is minimalist, with clean lines and an unadorned structure that emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood. It has a low profile and a rectangular shape, which are characteristic of modernist design, aiming for functionality without sacrificing style.
The cushioning on top is tufted, adding a touch of classic detailing to an otherwise modern piece. The tufting is not merely decorative but also helps to keep the upholstery in place and maintain its shape over time.
The legs of the daybed are short and splayed, a design choice that provides stability and a slight mid-century aesthetic flair. The clean geometry of the daybed allows it to fit seamlessly into various interior design schemes, from the more traditional to the contemporary.
Overall, this daybed represents the innovative spirit of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, where designers and manufacturers were embracing modernist trends while fostering a unique Brazilian identity through the use of local materials and traditional craftsmanship. It's a functional, elegant piece that reflects the era's design values: form, function, and a close relationship with the materials used.
About the manufacturer:
The Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo, established in 1873, is a significant Brazilian institution with a focus on technical education and has also made contributions to cultural and industrial production. The school was founded by the elite of coffee aristocrats with the positivist ideal of promoting the "dignity of man through work," aiming to prepare specialized labor for the country's future industrialization.
Throughout its history, the institution has undergone several transformations. It started with simple courses such as Arithmetic and then expanded to include technical education, inspired by the European Arts and Crafts Movement, which valued the manual work of craftsmen within the capitalist industry. Under the direction of architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Lounge Chairs by Maison Regain, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Regain's iconic chaise longues, crafted in France during the 1970s from solid wood, accompanied by a luxurious bouclé head cushion for added comfort and style. This piece tran...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Bentwood Arm Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid-century vintage sofa/daybed with single bent plywood fan arm and tubular metal backrests.
* Two are available with arms on either side. Please confirm which side you prefe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
MCM Daybed Sofa Walnut Frame with Arms & Gray-Blue Upholstery & Stram Springs
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Mid-20th Century MCM (Mid Century Modern) daybed sofa with a square walnut frame & poly wrapped foam seat and back cushions in a zippered gray blue/green and brown upholst...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Daybed. Knoll International
Germany, c. 1986. Chrome-plated stainless steel, walnut, and l...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered in Pierre Frey Yeti - Daybed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
Sculptural daybed by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands) from the 1950s.
The daybed has been reupholstered with new foam and a fabric by Pierre Frey (Yeti – Sous Bois). The fa...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Børge Mogensen Model 4312 Natural Oak Sofa Bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Model 4312' loveseat or daybed designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Børge Mogensen, 1914-1972, was a Danish furniture architect. After an apprenticeship as a cab...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-80 Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede Daybed model DS-80 in beautifully patinated leather, featuring one pillow.
The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, black pigmented aniline leather, which typically...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Manhattan Afromosia and Green Leather Sofa Bed by Guy Rogers, 1960s
By Guy Rogers
Located in Chesham, GB
A sofa bed by Guy Rogers with an afromosia frame in green leather fabric.
Manufacturer - Guy Rogers
Designer - Eric Pamphilon and George Fejer
Design Period - 1960 to 1969
Style ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Reupholstered Folding Daybed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960's, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century sofa/daybed, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s, designed by Miroslav Navrátil. Material: beech wood, fabric. The sofa is in excellent condition, fully renov...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Folding Daybed in Hessian & Lambswool, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming folding daybed in beech, hessian and lambswool from the 1930s, skillfully crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker. The beech frame provides a sturdy foundation, showcasing the re...
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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Locus Solus Daybed by Gae Aulenti, circa 1970
By Gae Aulenti
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Gae Aulenti is a renowned Italian architect and designer who has left a significant mark in the field of design throughout her prolific career.
This daybed is one of her notable cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
1940's Industrial Era Mid-Century Modern Royal Metal Daybed
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern daybed for sale. From the 1940's, and manufactured by Royal Metal Manufacturing Company with the original label still intact. It has the original t...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Italian 711 Daybed by Tito Agnoli for Cinova
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Imported by Stendig. The 711 daybed by Tito Agnoli, reupholstered in a chenille from Fishman’s fabrics. Classic Italian modern design, with the laminate tables when the bed...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chenille
Exceptional Sculptural Design Handmade Amphora Couch
Located in London, GB
Collection which was inspired by the Neolithic period. A period which began 12.000 years ago. The Amphora Collection fallows shapes of an amphora. The grace and elegance of this hist...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s. This decorative and functional daybed is made out of black lacquered metal. Presented in its original condition with visible ...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Martin Visser Daybed, Sofa BR O2 Dutch Design 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original upholstery BS O2 Sofa, daybed designed by Martin Visser, in the late 1950s, Dutch Design made by Spectrum. The frame is made of square metal black lacquered. A simple movem...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Early Pierre Chapo Solid Elm Daybed with Drawer Model "L03", France circa 1965
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
This daybed - like all Chapo designs - have the designer’s characteristic wood joinery that is impeccable and testifies of his woodworking mastery. This daybed is said to have been d...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Mid-century Modern daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern daybeds 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 daybeds created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern daybeds made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original daybeds, popular names associated with this style include Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Auping, Lawson-Fenning, and Wittmann. 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 daybeds differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $329 and tops out at $130,000 while the average work can sell for $5,800.
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