Primitive Daybeds

Primitive carved wood daybed or low bench with an elongated seat, raised headrest, and block-form supports. The piece has a raw hand-carved surface, irregular edges, and a dry aged p...

This is a very important piece of design history, and to understand why - it is all in the details, so to anyone interested in modern art and interior design, please keep reading. Vladimir Kagan’s 'Roll Back Day Bed' (model #6718) was originally conceived as a one-off design for a client in the 1950s. Valdimir Kagan selected Rosewood and Lucite, materials he had just started experimenting with at that time, blended it into a futuristic frame with a brass-capped cylindrical adjustable back cushion that can transform the sofa into a daybed and even into a double sided gallery seating system. All on top of Lucite legs giving the appearance the sofa is floating above ground. By all accounts - Vladimir Kagan advertisements, catalogues, the design community and even the team at Vladimir Kagan Designs had it documented that the design (model 6718 Roll Back Day Bed) was first put into production in 1967, however this one - this exact sofa in the photos and listed for sale, IS THE ONE that he created in the 1950s for a special one-off client. And it was later, in 1967 that he decided to bring the design into production, all based on this concept model which we have listed for sale. This is all documented with the Vladimir Kagan archives under registry 25073. They were thrilled to have found this surviving example and have added it into their archives, knowledge-base and timelines. They wrote: "We conducted a detailed review of the Kagan Archive, and we were puzzled to find that Vladimir consistently dated the release of the Roll Back Day Bed to 1967. Also based on Vladimir’s accounts, Hugo Dreyfuss retired in 1960, ending their partnership. This would mean that your example pre-dates the “earliest production date” we have on record for the Roll Back Day Bed or Roll Back Sofa...

Exceptional 1950s French bamboo daybed in the style of Audoux-Minet—sculptural, textural, and perfectly suited for refined indoor or covered outdoor living. A rare and highly decorative French mid...

Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in the 1950s, the GE258 is a versatile Danish sofa that can easily be transformed into a bed. Made from solid oak, it features Wegner’s characteris...

We are pleased to present this fantastic daybed or Diwan by Pierre Jeanneret, circa late 1950s. The bed is documented as model PJ-L-11-A. Pierre Jeanneret first arrived in India ...

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...

Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling on all sides. Only the two crossbars underneath the bed are not wrapped in leather. Extremely collectible and rare bed...

Pita daybed outdoors was created to bring you a much needed relax time. Handcrafted in teak wood and upholstered in off-white denim or sunbrella neutrals. ...

A whimsical carved walnut daybed from the estate of Merv Griffin, of entwined serpents supporting an upholstered bench. Small scale is ideal child size daybed.

Incredible empire style carved wood daybed from France, late 19th century. Long oak wood frame with high sides showing beautiful carved rosette detail. Newly added blue linen cushion...

The Teak Spa Sofa is available as a single sofa or L shape. Solid aged reclaimed teak wood slabs joined together for a modern minimalist aesthetic. Comfortable design for sleeping or...

The Blessing daybed is part of our Blessing collection. This modern, Brutalist inspired daybed is set on a hand carved hardwood base which is burnished and polished black. The base supports a steel section which has a hair on hide, removable cushion. The hide is a tan Nguni cow skin, the Nguni cow is a prized cow in the Royal families of KZN where the daybed is made. The Blessing daybed is good for use indoors and would complement any style of interior from Modern, Mid Century modern, Minimal to Brutalist. It also fits very well into interiors that favor natural material, where a Wabi Sabi aesthetic is desired. The hair on hide version cannot be used outdoors, we have many outdoor fabric options which would make the daybed usable...