1960s Velvet Daybeds
1960s Bertrand Goldberg Bleached Oak Daybed with Kravet Velvet Cushion
By Bertrand Goldberg
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s bleached oak daybed by Chicago architect Bertrand Goldberg with new cushion in Kravet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak, Velvet
1960s Italian Steel and Tufted Velvet Blue Re-Upholstered Sofa or Daybed
By Gae Aulenti, Busnelli
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian metal steel sofa or daybed produced by Busnelli, an iconic design company
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 25.2 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Teak Daybed By Friso Kramer For Auping 1960s
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Bunnik, NL
Daybed Ariadne designed by Friso Kramer for Auping Netherlands. With teak ends at the head and foot
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Materials
Metal
French Daybed in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed sofa, stainless steel, fabric, France, late 1960s.
Modern and sleek daybed in stainless
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Daybed Sofa by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wien, AT
This daybed was designed by Miroslav Navratil for Interier Praha during the 1960s. It has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Vintage 1960s Sofas / Daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International
By Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of 1960s designer sofas / daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, model 6603.
This
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Travertine
H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 34.26 in
Grete Jalk Daybed for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in London, England
for her work as a furniture designer during the 1950s and 1960s. Her designs were characterized by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
By Guy Rogers
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 64.57 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Johannes Spalt Lounge Chairs Armchairs by Wittmann, Austria, 1960s
By Wittmann, Johannes Spalt
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
circa 1960 but the offered pieces probably were manufactured later in 1960s or early 1970s. The original
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Vintage French Box Steel Metal Day Bed, Sun Lounger, Chaise Lounge Green Seat
Located in Dorchester, GB
rusting.
The cushion is newly upholstered in a moss green velvet.
A truly unique piece.
Circa 1960s
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 35.04 in W 61.82 in D 27.96 in
Six Piece Mid Century Danish Modern Sectional sofa by Hans Olsen For Bramin
By Hans Olsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
" deep daybed for overnight guests.
This sofa has received a new platform fabric cover. When this was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Petrol Velvet and Metal Daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Midcentury velvet and metal daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Black metal frame and cushion with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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Arflex Marenco Sofa in Fabric Heidi and Candy by Mario Marenco
By Mario Marenco, Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marenco Sofa is designed by Mario Marenco for Arflex. This sofa features the system with making the armrest and seat as the base portion. There is a metal tubular frame facilitated f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Oak Bauhaus Bed-Side Tables, Maker Robert Slezak, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Bauhaus bed-side tables from Czech Republic.
Completely restored, surface polished.
Maker: Robert Slezák
Period: 1930 - 1939
Source: Czechia (Bohemia - Czechoslovakia)
...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Side Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 23.82 in W 15.75 in D 14.18 in
Mies van der Rohe Style Brazilian Artesian Classic Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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-b...
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron and Glass Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' verdigris iron and glass side table by Design Frères.
Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Iron
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in
Mae Modern Solid Wood and Woven Leather Coffee Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae coffee table by Crump and Kwash
Features - Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / customizations available.
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2010s North American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Leather, Maple, Oak, Walnut
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous pink ‘Ultrafragola’ mirror designed by Ettore Sottsass is probably the most iconic of all his many designs. Originally produced in the 1970s by Poltronova, the ‘Ultraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors a...
Materials
Glass, Acrylic
H 76.78 in W 39.38 in D 5.12 in
Custom Made Oak and Shearling Round Ottoman
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design
Blek Ottoman
A custom-made round ottoman with solid wood frame developed & produced at our workshops in London. This examples have frames in oiled European oak an...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Bouclé
Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstaette Jugendstil Ceiling Lamp / Flush Pende, Re Edit
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Hanging- lamp from the showrooms of the Wiener Werkstaette used by Hoffmann in several variations. Hammered originally. Works-number M115, pattern-book of the Wiener Werkstaette: WWM...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Brass
H 5.91 in Dm 4.73 in
Modern Curved Serpentine Sofa in Orange Velvet W Gold & Wood Details
Located in Porto, PT
Modern curved serpentine sofa in orange velvet w gold & wood details
Giulia sofa is a modern mid-century style sofa. This luxury sofa promises to be the absolute protagonist of a mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 125.99 in D 70.87 in
Large French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers in style of Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Late Art Deco style plaster chandeliers / pendants in the Modern Neoclassical tradition. These dramatic, yet minimal pieces are in the form of an open ring and in the ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plaster
Holebid Briar Coffee Table, by Ettore Sottsass for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Group, Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Milano
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Holebid coffee table in briar and plastic laminate, is designed in 1984 by Ettore Sottsass.
Ettore Sottsass was born in Innsbruck in 1917. In 1939 he graduated in architecture at th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Plastic
H 17.33 in W 42.52 in D 42.52 in
Cleopatra Day Bed By Andre Cordemeyer For Auping
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Bunnik, NL
Classic design by Andre Cordemeijer for Auping factory. It was exposed on Milan Triennale in 1954. It is one of those projects which seams to be perfect and any change has to be only...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Curved Sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, London
Curved sofa.
Probably by Federico Munari but similar to Ico Parisi designs.
Turned conical legs.
Italian 1950s.
Upholstery service available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Antwerpen, BE
1960s.
This canape´ has never been used and when you open the sofa, it becomes a double bed.
We buy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury 3-Seat Daybed by Eugen Schmidt, 1960s
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
This rare Eugen Schmidt 3-seat daybed has a beautiful and organic shaped frame of massive teak. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, curtains, and top of the canopy have been upholstered in a silk-velvet fabric. The fabric is difficult to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Petrol Velvet and Metal Daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Midcentury velvet and metal daybed, the Netherlands, 1960s.
Black metal frame and cushion with
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner Daybed Recently Reupholstered with Grey Velvet
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Daybed by Hans Wegner. Solid wood structure with an upholstered headboard and mattress in a smokey
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
A.R. Cordemeyer Industrial Daybed with Tufted Velvet Mattress
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered moon shadow tufted velvet mattress on a corrugated enameled metal ends with dark
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
1960s Style Modernist Rocking Buttoned Daybed on Polished Chrome Sleigh Legs
Located in London, GB
An unbelievably comfortable 1960s style daybed on rocking polished chrome sleigh legs. This stylish
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Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.75 in W 37.41 in D 55.12 in
Almelo Daybed by A.R. Cordemeyer
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Kupers Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New seal grey tufted velvet mattress on an Institutional grey enameled metal single bed frame by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Attributed Campaign Style Daybed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Brushed steel and bronze accents Campaign style daybed attributed to Maison Jansen. Custom-made
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Vintage 1960s French Daybeds
Midcentury George Nelson Inspired Danish Teak Daybed
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lightly refinished midcentury teak daybed with tapered legs and new tufted mocha velvet mattress
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Greaves & Thomas Rare Arms Sofa Bed Settee Velvet Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
been newly reupholstered in a soft and lush off white cream velvet fabric.
This was made in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Teak
H 29.14 in W 79.53 in D 33.08 in
Custom Made Modern Modular Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, back bolsters and cushions, newly recovered in plush grey velvet upholstery. The two daybeds are
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1960s, Danish Chaiselongue / Daybed, Original Very Good Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Original Danish chaiselongue / daybed. Original very good condition, no smells. Light green
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pink Walter Knoll for Knoll "Stella" Sleeper Loveseat, 1960's
By Knoll, Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Walter Knoll for Knoll "Stella Magic" sleeper loveseat with lush pink velvety upholstery and
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Model 6603 Daybeds by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s
By Kill International, Franz Köttgen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible sofa / daybed model 6603 set by Franz Köttgen for Kill International, 1960s.
The set
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Travertine
H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 34.26 in
Adrian Pearsall Walnut Daybed Platform Sofa with Floating Terrazzo End Tables
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
uncertain of the exact model, but it appears to be very similar to, or a variation of the 615-D2T or 889-s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 128.38 in D 30 in
Johannes Spalt Tufted Sofa Daybed 'Constanze' Wittmann, Gray Green Velvet, 1960s
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
daybed.
Johannes Spalt designed this convertible daybed in 1961 but the offered piece probably was
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 77.17 in D 29.14 in
Johannes Spalt Tufted Sofa Daybed Constanze Wittmann Green Velvet Wood 1960
By Johannes Spalt, Wittmann
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
daybed.
Johannes Spalt designed this convertible daybed in 1961 and the offered piece was manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Gianni Songia GS195 Daybed, Sleeping Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1970s
By Gianni Songia, Sormani
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful sofa/daybed designed by Gianni Songia for Sormani, Italy made in 1960s.
This “GS195
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Dunbar Tete-a-Tete Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Tete-a-tete sofa / daybed designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Materials
Velvet
Day Bed Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Comfortable Milo Baughman attributed day bed with a tufted body recovered in a gray velvet. Chrome
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Pink Walter Knoll for Knoll "Stella" Sleeper Loveseat, 1960's
By Walter Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Walter Knoll for Knoll "Stella" sleeper loveseat with pink velvety upholstery, wood base
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Daybed Sofa After Robsjohn Gibbings Att. to John Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
structure, the cushions are newly reupholstered in green velvet. The sofa can also function as a daybed as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
second couch for Kristina
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, back bolsters and cushions, newly recovered in plush grey velvet upholstery. The two daybeds are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge for Craft Associates, circa 1960
By Directional, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
project. Reupholstering options could be a sumptuous velvet or mohair, a supple leather or keep it 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Faux Fur, Wood
Pair of Cut Velvet Daybeds
Located in New York, NY
Lovely daybeds with beautiful cut velvet upholstery. Great for the living room or guest bedroom.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Golden Velvet Daybed in Manner of Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
velvet mohair furniture fabric. Daybed has a comfortable, inclining slope.
Ask us about specific
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Teak
H 13.39 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Grey Velvet Daybed Sofa with Peg Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury Yugoslavian daybed. Vintage frame with brand new memory foam and bolster foam
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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Daybed Cleopatra by Andre Cordemeyer for Auping, 1953 New Crushed Gold Velvet
By André R. Cordemeyer, Auping
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
New upholstered Cleopatra daybed or sofa designed in 1953 by Andre Cordemeijer for Auping (Holland
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
H 14.57 in W 36.23 in D 75.6 in
Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Daybed in Pewter Green Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Attributed to Adrian Pearsall this daybed had the original Comfort label which was lost when
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mid-Century Modern Daybed
Located in New London, CT
Newly reupholstered, with new foam, in a grey/brown velvet. Frame has been professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Castenray, NL
1960s. This canape´ has never been used and when you open the sofa, it becomes a double bed. We buy
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Unbelievable Billy Baldwin Bed
Located in Miami, FL
kind. Still in its very green cotton velvet. On frame it is sidemarked Baldwin. King size. Headboard
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Vintage 1970s American Daybeds
Danish Minerva Corner Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Danish "Minerva" corner sofa set with corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard.
In
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Cane, Velvet
H 30.71 in W 106.7 in D 79.14 in
Cleopatra Daybed in Gold Velvet by Dick Cordemeijer, 1953, Mid-Century Modern
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
‘something beautiful’. Cordemeyer designed this Industrial looking very Modern daybed and named it Cleopatra
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Metal
H 14.97 in W 77.17 in D 37.01 in
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1960s Velvet Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1960s velvet daybeds is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and metal, all 1960s velvet daybeds available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1960s velvet daybeds available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. 1960s velvet daybeds made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 1960s velvet daybeds are appealing in their simplicity, but A.R. Cordemeijer, Gianni Songia and Johannes Spalt produced popular 1960s velvet daybeds that are worth a look.
How Much are 1960s Velvet Daybeds?
Prices for 1960s velvet daybeds start at $1,195 and top out at $11,400 with the average selling for $4,800.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1960s Velvet Daybeds
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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Bed Lamp Vintage
Pair Leather Cognac Armchairs
Tiny End Tables
Tiny End Table
Extendable Bed
Pair Of Cognac Leather Armchairs
Brass Closet
Mid Century Wood Metal Bed
Built In Bed Frame
Floating Table Lamp
Pair Yellow Lounge Chairs
Vintage Style Metal Bed
Vintage Style Metal Beds
Tiny Table Lamp
Retro Bed Lamps
Lounge Chair Austria
Vintage Steel Bed Frames
Italian Closet