Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This Mid-Century Modern daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and produced by Eugen Schmidt Soloform, Artifort in a limited series.
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
This eye-catching daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and manufactured in a limited series.
Fabric, Wood
Daybed in the manner of Theo Ruth with Matching Pillow, Europe 20th Century
By Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
This upholstered daybed, inspired by the refined elegance of the mid-century modern movement, captures the timeless sophistication of Theo Ruth’s iconic style.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 75.6 in D 31.5 in
Elegant Dutch Theo Ruth for Artifort Attributed Daybed, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Very elegant daybed which we strongly attribute to Dutch designer Theo Ruth for Artifort Maastricht, the Netherlands, 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Theo Ruth Daybed Eugen Schmidt 50´s
By Julian Marshall, Julian Marshall
Located in Munich, DE
Theo Ruth Very elegant and rare Daybed / Recamiere / Chaise Longues with wood frame made by Eugen Schmidt soloform.
Dutch Modernist Daybed with Teddy Fabric, Holland, 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic modern daybed by unknown designer or manufacturer, Holland, 1950. The daybed has a birch wooden frame and is newly upholstered with teddy fabric made from alpaca wool. This...
Alpaca, Beech
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H 24.81 in W 32.68 in D 77.17 in
Theo Ruth Daybed for Eugen Schmidt Soloform, the Netherlands, 1947
By Theo Ruth, Eugen Schmidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This eye-catching daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and manufactured in a limited series.
Alpaca, Beech
Theo Ruth Daybed for Artifort, The Netherlands 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Utrecht, NL
This eye-catching daybed was designed by Theo Ruth in 1947 and manufactured in a limited series.
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Rare Theo Ruth Daybed designed for Artifort, Netherland, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Brussels, BE
The abstract shape of the seat rests on wooden legs. Original cream fabric. Designed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, circa 1950.
Fabric, Wood
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H 25.2 in W 72.84 in D 31.5 in
Reupholstered in Pierre Frey Yeti - Daybed by Theo Ruth for Artifort, 1950s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Renens, CH
Sculptural daybed by Theo Ruth for Artifort (The Netherlands) from the 1950s.
Fabric, Wood
Daybed by Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed with orange long hair upholstery and frame of browned oak. Manufactured by Eugen Smith Soloform in the 1950s.
Sold
H 13.39 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Golden Velvet Daybed in Manner of Theo Ruth
By Theo Ruth
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Eye-catching daybed in manner of Theo Ruth for Artifort. The mattress has internal springs, much like a traditional mattress, so it provides exceptional support.
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Daybed by Theo Ruth for Wagemans & Van Tuinen, Netherlands, 1950
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Wilnis, UT
A very rare daybed designed by Theo Ruth, manufactured by Wagemans & Van Tuinen (later known as Artifort) in the Netherlands, circa 1950.
Fabric, Wood
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...
Bouclé, Teak
Italian Rationalist Daybed in the Style of Paolo Buffa, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Rationalist daybed In the style of Paolo Buffa, wood and fabric, Italy, 1940s This daybed, in the style of Paolo Buffa, reflects the refined balance characteristic of Milanese desig...
Fabric, Wood
Hans Olsen Model 161 Daybed for Bramin, Denmark, 1957
Located in LYON, FR
Hans Olsen Model 161 Daybed for Bramin, Denmark, 1957 An elegant example of Danish mid-century modern design, this Model 161 daybed was designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin in Denmark ...
Fabric, Teak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 37.6 in D 76.97 in
Daybed 'Arielle' by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping 1954, New Upholstery
By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Arielle daybed is often misattributed to Wim Rietveld but is actually by the hand of Dick Cordemeijer who started at Auping in 1953 and was responsible for their famous 'Cleopatr...
Metal, Steel
$10,844
H 9.85 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Georges Candilis & Anja Blomstedt rare minimalist Daybed, France 1969
By Robert Sentou, Georges Candilis, Anja Blomstedt
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare minimalist daybed called "Plein" designed by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt, manufactured by Sentou in France in 1969. Designed for the residence “Les Carrats” in Port Leuc...
Aluminum
$3,074
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 32.68 in
Upholstered A.R. Cordemeyer Auping Cleopatra Daybed 1950s Teak Metal Mid-Century
Located in London, England
A stunning Mid-century design from Auping that has just been upholstered in-house with brown pure wool fabric from a 200 year old independent Scottish manufacturer. Minimalist in de...
Metal
Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This daybed distills Tenreiro’s philosophy of weightlessness and purity of form. Reduced to its essential planes—a linear platform resting on discreet block supports—it embodies his ...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$6,360
H 23.23 in W 73.23 in D 31.5 in
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 ...
Hide, Linen, Wood
1950s Jean Prouve SCAL Daybed, Model n450, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present an original Jean Prouve SCAL daybed. The SCAL name is a reference to The Société Centrale des Alligateurs Légers, which was founded in 1939 in the context o...
Steel
1950s Daybed by Angelo Mangiarotti & Bruno Morassutti
By Bruno Morassutti, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Milano, IT
A daybed supported by three legs, made of teak in approximately 1955 by Mascheroni based on a patented design by architects Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti. This piece of fur...
Teak
1960s Cleopatra Daybed by Cordemeijer for Royal Auping
By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Cleopatra narrow daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Royal Auping features a bone white painted enameled metal frame with gently rounded corners and four splayed painted wood legs in ...
Metal
Contemporary Italian Daybed in Boucle
Located in London, London
Daybed Beech frame Pillow seat in boucle Italy Contemporary.
Bouclé, Beech
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Utrecht, NL
French industrial designer Oliver Mourgue obtained his degree in Interior Design at the prestigious École Boulle, from where he went on to pursue his passion in furniture design at t...
Fabric, Upholstery
Daybed by Angelo Mangiarotti
By Frigerio, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Angelo Mangiarotti is regarded as one of the most important Italian designers of the second half of the 20th century. In addition to his work as a designer, he was also an architect ...
Wood
"Model 159" Daybed by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, Denmark 1960s
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed model by the Danish furniture maker Bernhard Pedersen & Søn was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. The streamlined solid wood frame...
Wood, Fabric, Bouclé
$3,538
H 20.87 in W 33.08 in D 78.75 in
Cleopatra Daybed in Mohair by Dick Cordemijer for Auping, 1950s
By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping (the Netherlands) during the 1950s. New exclusive mustard-colored natural mohair and foam; the daybed can be used as both a so...
Metal
ADA Aperture - Alabaster 10"
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
A scaled version of our Aperture Sconce with an Alabaster diffuser. Under 4” in depth to meet standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act for commercial walkways.
Brass
$8,600 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
$3,281 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 21A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$14,600
H 71.2 in W 54.4 in D 16 in
Italian Mid-Century Vanity Console by Cesare Lacca with Mirror in Burl Walnut
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH27 Measures cm: H 178 x W 136 x D 40. Elegant and highly distinctive Italian vanity or dressing table dating from the early 1950s, bearing the label of La Permanente Mobili ...
Mirror, Walnut
Brutalist Dining Chairs by De Puydt
By De Puydt
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
These brutalist dining chairs were manufactured by De Puydt around the 1970s. The chairs were made of solid Oak wood, with a high quality finish and well-crafted construction. De Pu...
Oak
$1,097 / item
H 22.05 in Dm 11.82 in
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Indian Summer Vase XL Resin Orange Pink
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Indian Summer vase, clear orange, matt pastel pink. Vase in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1995 for Fish Design collection. Measures: XL - ø 30cm x H 56cm. Colours: clear ...
Resin
Alabaster and Brass Globes Pendant
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New design by Glustin Luminaires, these very elegant and simple pendant made of patinated brass stem holding an alabaster globe.
Alabaster, Brass
Nugget Large Vase by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milan, IT
This iconic design by Gaetano Pesce will make a singular, utterly captivating accent in a contemporary interior. A precious work of art, it belongs to the Fish Design Collection of s...
Resin
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$4,500 / item
H 14 in W 8 in D 5 in
Series 03 Table Lamp, "Smoke" Patinated Brass, Stitched Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Sculpted solid brass in "smoke" acid patinated finish, machined and mechanically fastened. handstitched goatskin parchment shade, with hand-dyed braided cotton cord. All material fin...
Brass
2-Tier Entretoise Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-tier 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with 2 thin travertine shelves. Shelves are removable for secure shipping and cleaning.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$8,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 18.13 in D 19.63 in L 32.5 in
Set of 10 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany dining chairs (8 side and 2 arm)
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of ten fine French Art Deco mahogany dining chairs (8 side + 2 arm) Dimensions: Side H 32”1/2 x W 18”1/8 x D 19”5/8 Arm H 32”7/8 x W 22”7/8 x D 21”1/2. Seat height 18 1/8" for ...
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$3,750 / set
H 25 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Murano Glass Sconces, Hand-Blown Smoked Glass on Brass Frame, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass sconces, each crafted with a single curved panel of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sconces....
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition Walnut Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your bedroom with this stunning 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Lane 1st Edition walnut dresser, a true icon of American modern design. Expertly crafted, this vintage piece feature...
Wood, Walnut
An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.
Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.
All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.
Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.
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