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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Italian Sofa after Marco Zanuso, circa 1960s Divano Sleep-o-Matic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian sofa or daybed.
New upholstery vintage Bordeaux wine color mohair,
brass and metal legs, pule up mechanism handle on the back of the sofa converts the sofa in to the bed.
US ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963
By Jos De Mey
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963 - New Upholstery.
Designer Biography :
"Jos De Mey was a Flemish-Belgian painter. He is primarily known for dep...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Satellite Lounge in Napa Valley Sheepskins & Ivory Shearling
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Let most famous Mid Century Modern Designer Milo Baughman take you up in space in this big 1960s Satellite Chair covered in new luxuriously soft Napa Valley Sheepskins and Ivory Shearling. Hand sewn sheepskin hides. Comfy to snuggle with your significant other...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin
Daybed Vittorio Bonacina Attributed, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Daybed Vittorio Bonacina attributed, 1960s
Dimensions: H=72 cm; W=205 cm; W= 93; Height seat= 40.
Matress dimensions: 194x85 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
Underneath the bed there are two drawers.
The mattress, bolster and cushions are renewed with new foam and they...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Unique William Plunkett Sofa
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 - poss...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Marine Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A chaise longue designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features marina plywood, cord, and fabric.
Present example was exhibited in Galería Mi...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Imbuia
Rietveld Style Light Yellow Stained Wood and Black Enameled Daybed with Mattress
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rietveld Style collapsible daybed frame with black enameled frame and light yellow stained wood ends. Newly made black textile mattress included. Fr...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
By Eugen Schmidt, Hans Hartl
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare Soloform model 5008 chaise lounge designed by Hans Hartl (1899-1980) for Eugen Schmidt, Darmstadt, Germany, 1953.
Measures: 72 1/2" W x 35 3/4" D x 30 1/4" H
Known as the Shell Couch (Schalencouch) channel tufted white leather upholstered hardwood frame with elastic straps and foam on tubular chrome base.
Very rare and beautiful Avant Garde freeform chaise longue produced in very few numbers. This is one of the few post WWII designs produced by Hartl and exemplifies the link between art and design during this progressive period. Hartl was a high profile architect, decorator and furniture designer during the late 1920s-1930s period whose works were published alongside those of greats such as Josef Hoffmann, Le Corbusier, Mendelsson, Pier Luigi Nervi...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-B Daybed Compass Legs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This daybed is an iconic design piece. It has an expressive quality of clear geometrical elements. The combination between the A-shaped legs and the square seating surface expresses ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
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 located in the hearth of the Northern Italian furniture district. This piece, both i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Jacques Hitier, Daybed, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Daybed in blond solid oak and black lacquered tubular metal by Jacques Hitier, Tubauto edition, France 1950. The metal base is surrounded by an oak frame, the curved base receives th...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
René Gabriel Daybed in Elm, France 1950's
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
A René Gabriel daybed of the reconstruction period in the original patina, of note, Is the layered construction of the lower frame that gives the da...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Franca Helg Midcentury Beds Bamboo for Bonacina
By Franca Helg, Bonacina
Located in bari, IT
Franca Helg midcentury bed bamboo for Bonacina.
The seat height is intended without the mattress.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo
1960s Bertrand Goldberg Bleached Oak Daybed with Kravet Velvet Cushion
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s bleached oak daybed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg with new cushion in Kravet performance velvet.
Cushion height: 7"
Bertrand Goldbe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak, Velvet
1 Børge Mogensen Mobler Daybed Model 136
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teak Daybed Børge Mogensen Soborg Møbler Model 136
Rare Danish modern teak daybed with upholstered cushion and side pillows designed by...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Osvaldo Borsani White D70 Armless Sofa for Tecno, Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
The iconic D70 sofa was restored as it appears on a period photo with the designer—white on white. Borsani allegedly created this sofa to solve a design issue for a house where the o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid Century Teak Daybed with Dedar Cushions, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been upholstered with lovely Italian bouclé wool fabric, t...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
Ettore Sottsass Daybed, Red Lacquered Wood, Chartreuse Upholstery, Italy c. 1962
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007)
A lively and playful modernist daybed or sofa by Memphis Milano founder Ettore Sottsass, in red lacquered walnut with a black-upholstered cushion and two bolster pillows in chartreuse.
An early work by the revolutionary designer and eventual gray eminence of postmodernism, the piece marks an important transitional period as Sottsass moved away from strict functionalism to incorporate ideas from contemporary art, art history, and religion. The sofa eschews the man-made materials of his later Memphis Group works, but anticipates them in its vivid palette. “Every color has a history,” Sottsass said. “Red is the color of the Communist flag, the color that makes a surgeon move faster, and the color of passion.” Indeed, the sensuality of the sofa's hues whimsically counterbalances its minimalist forms. The staggered repetition of the frame's vertical slats, alternating between wide and narrow, forecast the stripes of Sottsass's Nefertiti desk...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa "D70", Design by Osvaldo Borsani, Manufactured by Tecno, Italy, 1955
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian "D70" sofa was made by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in the 1950s. The sofa has adjustable cushions and can be set as a bed for two people. Approximately 20 different uphols...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Iron
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 features an upholstered curved frame, perfect for a luxury closet or bedroom. Four brass legs are tapered. Rounded accent pillow...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Marcel Breuer, Daybed, Steel, Fabric, Hungary, c. 1940
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and fabric daybed, by Marcel Breuer, Hungary, c. 1940.
Provenance
Gift of Miani Johnson to the Brooklyn Museum honoring the friendship between Marcel Breuer and Marian an...
Category
1940s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
TH Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Daybed for Widdicomb, USA 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A TH Robsjohn-Gibbings daybed from his collaboration with John Widdicomb in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This line was a modern take on many classic designs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's.
The mattress, bolster and cushions are renewed with new foam and they are just upholstered with stunning Dedar I...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950’s Bruno Mathsson ‘T-303’ ‘Berlin daybed’ in Beech
Located in Madrid, ES
Daybed Model T-303 designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson. Sweden 1950’s.
This model was first presented at the International Building Exhibition in Berlin, as a result it is...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
French Mid-Century Day Bed by Christian Durupt for Meribel
Located in London, GB
A pine mid-century day bed attributed to Christian Durupt for Meribel Ski station.
France, c1960s.
Upholstery looks to be original, it remains...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Heavy Brutalist Wabisabi Oak Double Daybed, 1970's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice bed made of heavy solid wooden bars which are attached with bolts.
The wood has a nice patina, at some points the wood is cracked, but this does not affect the structure, it only makes it more beautuful, like it comes straight out of nature.
Suits very nice in a wabisabi interior as a bed or double...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Very Rare Daybed by Domus / Schwaigheim
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful daybed with nice mechanism. original fabric. the last 3 pictures show the sofa with new latex foam.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare convertible teak daybed by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, c.1960s. This piece features unique design elements making it the ideal daybed. The wide seat cushion can be gently pull...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wool, Teak
1950s Daybed in Pine, Seat and Cushion Covered with Velvet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s daybed in pine, seat and cushion covered with velvet.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Metal & Wood Convertible Daybed, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A great example of French mid century design, this daybed has sides that folds up to convert it from a bed to a settee.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Martin Borenstein Elegant Daybed/Bench with Sculptural Legs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Daybed/bench with walnut base, upholstered cushion seat and sculptural chrome legs by Martin Borenstein for MB Designs, Challenge Series, American 1960's. Bo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Rare Sleep-O-Matic Sofa / Daybed by Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Munich, DE
Made by arflex. Can be pulled out as bed.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Pair of "D90" Beds by Carlo di Carli for Sormani
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of very rare Model D90 beds by Carlo de Carli (1910-1999) for Sormani in 1962.
Would be wonderful as daybeds for additional sofa seating.
What makes these beds literally uniqu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Nickel, Brass, Chrome
Johannes Spalt Black Leather ‘Constanze’ Sofas or Daybeds
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, 'Constanze' daybed or sofa, black leather, steel, Austria, 1960s
This Austrian daybed named ‘Constanze’ is typical for Mid-Century Modern design from Austria. The tufted leather seat and back is constructed with a slick and clean metal frame. The elegant slim outwards tapered legs create an open feeling and give the sofa the needed air to come across less solid and robust. By only one hand movement, the piece turns from a comfortable sofa to a daybed.
Johannes Spalt (1920-2010) was a postwar Austrian architect. In 1952 he founded the collective "Arbeitsgruppe 4" together with Wilhelm Holzbauer, Friedrich Kurrent and Otto Leitner. Their ideas and designs are still a great example of Austrian architecture...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal, Steel
Rare Modernist Convertible Armchair by François Caruelle, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Armchair convertible into a day bed, Prouvé era
fully adjustable
steel, wood and original cushions, green paint possibly not original, some wear to paint else in good vintage condi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Vintage Large Chrome Daybed Chaise Sofa Bench by Selig
By Selig, Paul Tuttle
Located in Chicago, IL
Ultra modern Chaise lounge / daybed / bench by Selig in the manner of Paul Tuttle.
Style of Milo Baughman
Best to consider reupholstery as there appears to be quite a few areas tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Daybed Luxor, by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960's, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Luxor daybed is a true masterpiece of design, combining both comfort and elegance in a way that only Sergio Rodrigues could achieve. The frame is made of Brazilian hardwood, with...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Turquoise Sofa Daybed with Built-in End Table
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space!
Magnificent and coveted Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sophisticated Black Leather ‘Skye’ Chaise Longue by Tord Björklund, Sweden 1970s
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Voorburg, NL
Awesome ‘Skye’ lounge chair, designed by Tord Björklund for Ikea Sweden in the 1970s. This chair is extremely comfortable and has a beautiful black l...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Gradient Grey Upholstered Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern gradient grey monochrome upholstered daybed; walnut and bronze base. Upholstery in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Richard Meier for Knoll Rocking Chaise Lounge
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare Richard Meier rocking chaise lounge for Knoll, circa 1982. Signed and in very good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian bamboo sofa-bed, 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Petrol Velvet and Metal Daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Midcentury velvet and metal daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Black metal frame and cushion with new dark green velvet upholstery and cushion.
Measures: Width 73 cm
Length 186...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Chaise Lounge or Daybed in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise lounge, oak, metal, Europe, 1950s
An adjustable lounge chair with inventive system. This piece is a perfect example of great craftmanship with a gorgeous design. Thanks to th...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench in Ash, circa 1959 - 1967
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Charlotte Perriand ’s Bench with thirteen solid ash slats, resting on a structure in black lacquered metal. Foam trim covered with a linen sheet in Mokka t...
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1960s Mauritanian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
1950s Basket Daybed in a Josef Frank Style Fabric
Located in Berlin, DE
1950s basket daybed in a Josef Frank style fabric.
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Bodil Kjaer Bench
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Bodil Kjaer bench in leather (Re-Edition).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani, Adjustable Daybed, Metal, Leather, Fabric, Tecno, Italy, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable "L77" daybed / chaise lounge. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for his own firm, Tecno, in 1956.
Adjustable to be set in multiple positions. In black-lacquered metal, wit...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
1 of 2 American Studio Walnut Frame Daybeds in Mark Alexander Fabric, US 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
1 of 2 american studio walnut frame daybeds in Mark Alexander fabric, US 1960s.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Minimalistic Bench or Daybed Attributed to Wim Rietveld, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Den Haag, NL
Minimalistic bench or daybed attributed to Wim Rietveld, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Two Cleopatra Daybeds, Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, circa 1954
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
three Cleopatra daybeds, Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, circa 1954
three Cleopatra daybeds. A breakthrough for the Auping bed company designed by Dick Cordemeijer. It was originally en...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Gianni Songia Daybed Model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Gianni Songia daybed model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Mel Smilow Smilow Thielle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Frame Sofa Couch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle, Mid-Century Modern Danish Style teakwood sofa. Item features a solid wood frame with exposed sculpted spindle back...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Chaise or Day Bed in Coral Vinyl Faux Leather Aluminum Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern coral vinyl faux leather and aluminum leg chaise lounge or day bed. It is in good vintage condition. The beautiful original coral colored vinyl has many nicks, holes, dings, and tears. But we have repaired a few and if you do not need perfection you could get by using this great colored upholstery. One large repair is in the middle of the head pad. Please see photos. However, we know most will want to reupholster, so it is priced accordingly. Circa mid-20th century.
I am looking into the future and I can just imagine you lounging upon this lovely chaise while sipping a cocktail from your mid-century modern bar cart! Or maybe that’s me? No. I think it is you. Well I assume that means you are going to make this fabulous piece yours. It is comprised of four-square tubular brushed aluminum legs which hold it to padded chaise lounge body. It is currently wearing its original gorgeous coral colored vinyl faux leather with nail head detail. Unfortunately, this covering has seen lots of use and you will most likely want to recover. However, we have repaired a few of the boo boos and if you can live with them for a bit you could enjoy this luscious color for a while. It will be fabulous in your mid-century modern home or industrial loft no matter where it is used. We did not find any tags or maker’s name and do not know exactly how this piece started its life. But we can visualize it learning lots of secrets in a psychiatrist office or offering a seat to young starlets in the director’s office. Whatever secrets it holds we know you are smitten as we are. Make it yours!
Chair size:
• Height at head 26 inches
• Height at foot 21 inches
• O/A length 73 inches
• Length of seating area 42...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-02-A Collapsible Single Bed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This elegant and lightweight version of the single bed comes with a headrest and is inspired by the traditional Indian "charpoy", that is used for sleeping outside in hot weather.
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Cotton, Teak
Large-Scale Woven Leather and Chrome Daybed Bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Atlanta, GA
eLarge-scale woven leather and chrome daybed or bench, designed by Erwin and Estelle Laverne, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the leather. It is a versatile si...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
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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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