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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

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 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
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Pair of Vintage Michel Boyer Chromed Steel & Black Leather Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of beautifully worn black leather lounge chairs attributed to designer Michel Boyer of France. The channeled leather cushions float upon a polished chrome frame with leather str...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Daybed, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century daybed in the style of Theo Ruth. Beautiful yellow upholstery, still the original one. Elegant mid century piece. Good ori...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Style Daybed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style daybed, designed for daydreaming, this daybed is truly lounge-worthy. Clean lines and elegant tailoring distinguish its appearance and are enhanced by a semi-aniline cover tufted in a modern grid pattern. A plush pillow...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed in Luxurious Mohair by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping (the Netherlands) during the 1950s. New exclusive beige-colored natural mohair and foam; the daybed can be used as both a sofa...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Teak Daybed, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice teak daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been uphols...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Daybed by Niko Kralj, 1960s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
REX SMALL DAYBED Designed by Niko Kralj Producer: Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia Period: 1960 Designed in 1957, this foldable daybed is anything but old fashio...
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1960s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Teak Daybed with Hermes Cushions and Bolster, 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 is renewed with new foam and it has just been upholstered w...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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

Oak & Rattan Daybed by Jos De Mey for Van Den Berghe Pauvers
Located in Izegem, VWV
This wide daybed comes with its original metal spring frame and a custom made. Measures: 140 x 190 x 10cm all foam mattress covered in a Cerdalon green fab...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Oak

René Gabriel Daybed in Elm, France 1950's
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

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Sofa Bed, Original Fabric by Miroslav Navratil 1960s Depth when open : 87cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Daybed by Marco Zanuso Sleep-O-Matic for Arflex, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in HEILOO, NL
Beautiful stylish vintage sofa bed / daybed designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex Italy in the 1950s. Model Sleep-O-Matic including unique footstool. This is the version with 2 legs ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Johannes Spalt for Wittmann Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or settee, leather, chromed steel, Austria, 1960s This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the talented Austrian furniture designer Johannes Spal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century Dormeuse, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Dormeuse with a particular design by the American architect Adrian Pearsall, a very daring designer in the shapes of his designs. The dormeuse have a very particular wood...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Soft Ergodynamic Daybed, Lounge Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
An ergonomic Daybed, Chaise lounge exquisite texture, functional simplicity. The Chaise Lounge captures contemporary design with its ideal balance be...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Gio Ponti in Style of Mid-Century Grey Silk Satin Dormeuse
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous dormeuse attributed to the great designer Gio Ponti of fine Italian manufacture, from the 1950s. The base is made of a very beautiful and durable wood with four beautiful c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Satin, Silk, Wood

Brueton Brown and Beige Striped Upholstery and Chrome Daybed
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century daybed with brown and beige striped textured upholstery with button tufted seats and two matching bolster pillows, resting on a chrome base. (BRUETON FURNITURE).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chaise Lounge in Striped Silk by Paul McCobb for Directional, USA 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Mid Century chaise lounge designed by Paul McCobb for Directional in the 1950s. This modernist piece stands on four tapered, lacquered wood legs and has beautiful patinated brass d...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall. The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Walnut

Gijs Van Der Sluis Model 540 Daybed
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage couch sofa bed model 540 gijs van der sluis. Period60's. Designs gijs van der sluis model 540 the netherlands. Conditions excellent ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak, Upholstery

Osvaldo Borsani Adjustable ‘L77’ Daybed for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Osvaldo Borsani adjustable 'L77' daybed for Tecno, Italy 1956s. Outstanding design and technique which makes it possible to adjust in multip...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Brown Leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, for Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic original brown leather patchwork daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll in the 1960s. Beautiful patina and very good quality l...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Villain Oak & Steel Daybed, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in oak, metal and brass daybed by Pierre Villain. Intricate design involving wrought iron frames joining headboards reminiscent of the work of Je...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michele De Lucchi e Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau, daybed part of the series 'Piazza di Spagna', leather, wood, Italy, production 2000-2009 This limited edition daybed is created ...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Wood

Russel Woodard Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Russel Woodard Mid-Century Modern aluminum chaise lounge arm chair mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA produced this gorgeous bench in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned supported...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Rosewood

Daybed with Hermes Cushions and Bolster, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice daybed, fabricated in The Netherlands in the 60's. It has 4 folding feet, see the last 2 pictures. The mattress is renewed with new foam and ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Adrian Pearsall Wave Chaise in Zebra Print Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Saint Louis, MO
One look and you'll be hooked on this drop dead gorgeous Mid-Century Modern wave chaise by none other than famed designer Adrian Pearsall freshly reupholstered in rich zebra stamped ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut

Citterio "Sity" Chaise Lounge for B&B Italia in Black Leather on Black Leather
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Strikingly chic and elegant chaise lounge by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. One of the most desirable and rare pieces of the Sity range from 1986. Thi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Exquisite D70 Sofa Daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954
Located in Voorburg, NL
Sofa/ Daybed ‘D70’, designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1954. This customizable D70 sofa has two pivoting wings, a very stable metal frame, and a beautiful f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 1950s Oak Banquette, Daybed by Free-Span
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French midcentury "Jour et Nuit" oak sofa or daybed by Free-Span.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Daybed with Sidetable in Oak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, daybed, oak and fabric, France, 1960s. Sturdy daybed by Guillerme and Chambron executed in solid oak with the typical characteristic decorati...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-L-12-A 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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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Fabric

Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ultra comfortable daybed in its original black leather. First owner - very good vintage condition. Dimensions : W 160 x D 67 x H 80 cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 Daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama GE-7 daybed. Rare walnut, teak and cane combination. Original leather cushion with warm patina. Daybed has been refinished. Would work well in a variety...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Walnut, Leather, Cane

Daybed "Luxor" by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1965
Located in Antwerp, BE
Daybed; Luxor; Sergio Rodrigues; OCA; Brazil; 1965; 1960s Design; Bench; Brazilian Design; Wood; Furniture designer; Architect; Rio de Janeiro; Daybed "Luxor" designed by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA in Brazil, 1965. This well-designed daybed shows a solid construction of straight lines and round edges, which gives this piece a peaceful yet strong expression. A minimalistic frame with slats to support the mattress. The mattress is upholstered with high-quality off-white fabric, which looks great in contrast with the wooden frame featuring a warm colour and patina. This design is characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. This Brazilian daybed is in excellent condition and would be a great addition to each mid-century modern interior. Sergio Rodrigues (Rio de Janeiro, 1927 - Rio de Janeiro, 2014) was a furniture designer and architect who broke away from paradigms to invent his own language in search of the Brazilian identity and harmoniously integrated the three areas in which he worked: architecture, design, and drawing. He joined the National School of Architecture of the University of Brazil (FNA) in 1947. In 1949, he worked as assistant professor for David Xavier de Azambuja, who, in 1951, invited him to participate in the elaboration of the project of the Civic Center of Curitiba, with the architects Olavo Redig de Campos (1906-1984) and Flávio Regis do Nascimento, through who he met, Lucio Costa (1902-1998). Rodrigues graduated in architecture in 1951. He moved to Curitiba, where he founded Móveis Artesanal Paranaense, in partnership with the Hauner brothers, who in 1954 hired him to lead the interior architecture section of the new company, Forma S.A, in São Paulo. It was during this tenure that he came into contact with other renowned designers such as Gregori...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa or Daybed, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Wood,Metal Daybed has dimensions:Height-33cm,Depth-206cm,Width-133cm Seat height is 38cm Good Original condition.  
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Sophisticated Black Leather ‘Skye’ Chaise Longue by Tord Björklund, Sweden 1970s
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

B&B Italy Black Leather 1980s Sofa Designed by Paolo Piva "Model ARCA"
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 1980s two-seat sofa by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. Black leather upholstery with perforated accents. Circular glass side tables swivel out from under the arm rests. The back r...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
Located in New York, NY
Vintage and rare Mid-Century Modern "Grand Italia" black leather and metal daybed designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy, circa 1979. S...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Lucian Ercolani Lounge Set with Sofa Model ‘355’ and 2 Windsor Lounge Chairs
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Complete lounge set of the "Originals" series, 1950s. Design by Lucian Ercolani by Ercol, United Kingdom. The beautiful frames are painted black and the cushions were reupholstered r...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni Sofa, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Luigi Caccia Dominioni sofa, L4 "Chesa Laria" model, Azucena Edition circa 1960, Italy.` Model created in 1959, small production. Sculptural walnut wo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Saporiti, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Three-seat sofa bed by Saporiti with original fabric from 1970s. This sofa could come with another one identical but not convertible to bed as shown in the photo.. Quotation for the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Chrome

European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity. Pieces from the mid-century era, like this daybed, are characterized by clarity in ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Hide, Linen, Wood

Raoul Guy Wrought Iron & Wicker Daybed, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant wrought iron & wicker daybed by Raoul Guy. COM available, a second daybed is also available.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Van Den Berghe Pauvers daybed by Jos De Mey, 1963
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

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Sconosciuto Bamboo Sleigh Daybed Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Mid-Century bent bamboo daybed frame has a sturdy but lightweight sleigh shaped frame and features a decorative crown-like headboard. There is minimal rattan loss and n...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

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

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Sheepskin

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

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Leather, Imbuia

Tito Agnoli Set of Four Cane Chaise Lounges P3S Pierantonio Bonacina Italy, 1964
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An extremely well preserved set of four chaise lounges designed by Tito Agnoli for Pierantonio Bonacina, Italy 1962. These chairs were produced in the late 70s and maintain both their original well preserved cushions and the Bonacina metallic label. Built on a light metal tubular structure covered with an hand knotted cane, these chairs have a minimalistic design which can fit both, indoor and outdoor use. Dimensions: 160 x 62 x 66 cm [D x W x H] Condition: No repairs. The original cane is in excellent condition. Matching original cushions present. Label: manufacturer’s Label on the back of the seat Reference: Pierantonio Bonacina distributor’s catalog. Available a set of two P...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

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

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Teak, Fabric

Nicos Zographos Daybed, Leather and Steel
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale bench or daybed by Nicos Zographos. Original black leather rests on polished stainless steel base.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Bambole Daybed by Mario Bellini, Suede, C&B Italia, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern bambole daybed by Mario Bellini, Suede, C&B Italia, 1970s Original Suede.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Suede

Rietveld Style Light Yellow Stained Wood and Black Enameled Daybed with Mattress
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

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Metal

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Bamboo

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...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Teak

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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