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Vladimir Kagan for Holly Hunt Mid Century Lucite Roll Back Daybed Sofa
By HOLLY HUNT, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Countryside, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Holly Hunt Mid Century Lucite Roll Back Daybed Sofa
This daybed measures: 83.25 wide x 41 deep x 26 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 21.2...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
De Sede DS80 Daybed Sofas in Cognac Tan Leather - Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Introducing this gorgeous center piece Cognac Brown DS80 patchwork sofas by De Sede. The arm and back supports made in lacquer wood can be moved to left to right and back and front f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Daybed Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Denmark ca 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning Danish daybed, upholstered in luxurious bouclé fabric, embodies the clean lines and functional beauty that defines Scandinavian mid-century modern design. Crafted in De...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
'Berlin' Daybed in Birchwood by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden 1972
By Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hellouw, NL
A rare Berlin daybed, designed by Bruno Mathsson in 1957, captures the essence of Scandinavian modernism. Introduced at the International Building Exhibition in Berlin, this model ex...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Birch
De Sede DS-80 daybed in brown patchwork leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning De Sede DS-80 patchwork leather daybed, Switzerland 1970s.
This daybed has a beautiful black lacquered wooden slat frame and incredible original brown patchwork leather uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa Lounger
Located in North York, ON
Introducing our Vintage Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa Lounger, a stunning piece that encapsulates the elegance of 1970s design. Meticulously restored, this sofa features all-new uph...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1970s Barcelona daybed In The Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and iconic Barcelona daybed. Not signed but in the Style of Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe for Knoll. Very high quality. Black leather...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto with bent beech bentwood legs and blue woven upholstery. unsigned, c. 1970. Good vintage condition easy to reuphol...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed
Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow.
54 x 75 Sofa 27.25 tall x 83 w x 31.13 d Seat 18 tall
Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to pr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid century De Sede Ds80 black patchwork Leather daybed Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century De Sede Ds80 black patchwork Leather daybed made in Switzerland 1970s. Very High quality thick patchwork Leather. Very low daybed with hardwood black lacquer slatted base...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of garden reclinable armchairs, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of reclinable white lacquered wooden outdoor armchairs with wheels on the front by "Maisons et Jardins". Outdoor fabric with horizontal stripes. France, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Daybeds
Materials
Wood
"Les trois Arcs" Slatted Daybed by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Slatted daybed, "Les Trois Arcs", by Charlotte Perriand, crafted from larch wood. The bench features a clean, minimalist aesthetic with its precisely aligned slats, showcasing both f...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Pine
Daybed DS80 by De Sede in Cognac Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Antwerp, BE
DS-80 daybed by De Sede, a Swiss design icon from 1970, embodying the elegance and innovation of mid-century modern furniture. It features a sleek black wooden slat frame and luxurio...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Scandinavian modern pine daybed sofa made in Sweden. Great daybed or sofa size of a twin bed doubles as a sofa or bed. Has lower cushion with 2 back and 2 side cushions. Upholstery i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Lou Hodges Daybed for California Design Group
By Lou Hodges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Daybed designed by Lou Hodges for California Design Group c.1970s, USA. The solid oak frame supports a newly upholstered brown suede tufted cushion with two elongated cube bolsters. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Oak
Reupholstered Yugoslavian Mid-century Modern Teak Daybed
Located in Medina, OH
Yugoslavian Mid-century modern teak daybed refinished and reupholstered in a Crypton gray tweed from Greenhouse Fabrics. This piece is in perfect condition and is ready to be an addi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Per Craft Associates Mid-Century DayBed / 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 wooden structur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 26.38 in W 59.85 in D 24.81 in
CHRISTOPHE GEVERS - Daybed
By Christophe Gevers
Located in Forest, BE
This daybed is a creation of Christophe Gevers, famous Belgian architect. This piece comes from a real-estate complex in Cap Camarat. Belgians have acquiered flats in this vacation d...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modernist pine and bouclé daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem 1970s
Located in Sas van Gent, NL
Solid pine daybed by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem.
The daybed has been constructed in a fully enclosed pine frame, with the sculpted feet placed on the outer ends and slats...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
H 19.3 in W 81.89 in D 58.27 in
De Sede DS 80 Leather Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
De Sede DS-80 Leather and Wood Daybed. Beautiful Patch Style leather Cushion and Bolsters. Bolsters are laced closed with leather. Daybed in very nice shape! This was used in a ...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lounge Chair by Maison Regain, France, 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Maison Regain's iconic chaise longue, crafted in France during the 1970s from solid wood, accompanied by a luxurious bouclé head cushion for added comfort and style. This piece trans...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed, Jitona, 1970's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, wood, leatherette
Daybed :Height- 87
:Depth-136
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Brussels, BE
Artona Bed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, with Matching Nightstands, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 86.62 in
Mid century Modern Blonde beech wood Daybed in the style of Holma
By Holma
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Simple Mid century Swiss Modern chaise daybed in the style of Holma with beech blonde wood frame and black legs. Has articulating headrest c. 1970. Good vintage condition does not co...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Beech
Mid century Scandinavian modern blonde bentwood daybed style of Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto, Westnofa Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Scandinavian Modern daybed in the manner of Alvar Aalto or Westnofa with bent beech bentwood legs and blue woven upholstery. unsigned, c. 1970. Good vintage condition eas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Danish Midcentury Slatted Pine Daybed '2 Available'
Located in London, GB
Low slatted pine day beds, two available, sold individually.
Denmark, circa 1970s.
Pine construction with thin mattress in a neutral grey fabric.
Original condition, good...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Daybed in Style of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Germany, 1970s
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Praha, CZ
- nice sofa or daybed in functionalism style
- perfect condition
- confortable
- very quality workmanship and design.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Day Bed
Located in BREDA, NL
Exclusive daybed with 2 drawers made by hand in The Netherlands in the 70's. Both frame and the characteristic legs are made of solid beech. The wood has been stained and waxed to ac...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-80 Daybed, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede Daybed model DS-80 in beautifully patched leather, featuring one pillow.
The leather has been completely cleaned and treated by a professional.
Origination: 1970s, Sw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Wengé Daybed with Dedar Cushions and Bolster, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice Wengé daybed, fabricated in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
The mattress is renewed with new foam and it has just been upholstered with lovely wool fabric, the same for t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wenge
Custom Asian Howdah Elephant Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom made in Thailand in the 1970’s with traditional carving and having the design based on the exquisite Elephant Seats of past centuries. Fine craftsmanship with turned spindles ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Settees
Materials
Wood
"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
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. Signed.This iconic daybed con...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
H 18 in W 75 in D 36 in
Mel Smilow Mid-Century Wide Walnut Lounge Chair Daybed
By Mel Smilow
Located in Countryside, IL
Mel Smilow mid-century wide walnut lounge chair daybed.
The lounge chair measures: 49 wide x 27.5 deep x 25 high, with a seat height of 11 inches.
All pieces of furniture can b...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
1970s Grey Fabric on Walnut Legs Daybed by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
New upholstery in grey high-quality fabric, walnut base, daybed by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1970.
This organically shaped daybed stands on solid walnut tapered legs. The chaise loungei...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Organic Sculpture Bench Carved from a Tree Branch Around 1970/1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Organic sculpture bench carved from a tree branch around 1970/1980.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Organic Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Vintage Swiss De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa / Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an ultra rare vintage De Sede sofa bed. Handmade by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this convertible sofa bed is upholstered in stunning soft black...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Emiel Veranneman Leather Upholstered Chaise Longue, Belgium, 1970s
By Emiel Veranneman
Located in New York, NY
Emiel Veranneman (1924-2003).
An important and rare chaise longue designed by Emiel Veranneman. The dynamic ebonized wood frame with original black leather upholstery.
Exhibited Pala...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Wittmann Atrium Cognac Leather Living Room Suite Sofa Daybeds, Austria, 1970s
By Karl Wittmann, Wittmann, Mario Bellini
Located in Vienna, AT
Wittmann Atrium Patinated Cognac Leather Living Room Suite Sofa Daybeds & Coffee Table, Austria, 1970s. Both the two Sofa's and the Lounge Chair open up to a queen size bed (Sofa's) ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Vintage De Sede Patchwork Leather Sofa or Daybed, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you an rare vintage De Sede sofa or daybed. Made by De Sede craftsman in Switzerland, this convertible sofa or daybed is upholstered in beautiful burgund...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hollywood Regency Daybed Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Hollywood Regency daybed or bench with white frame upholstered in a faux alligator material with with buttons.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Materials
PVC, Wood
Niko Kralj Midcentury Foldable Bentwood Daybed for Stol Kamnik, 1957
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Milan, Italy
Foldable "Rex" daybed designed in 1957 by Niko Kralj, the most important Slovenian designer from the 20th century.
This daybed was invented for children and used in primary schools...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Plywood
Danish Bed Daybed by Holma of Switzerland, 1970s
By Holma
Located in Chesham, GB
A 1970s modern Holma of Switzerland bed daybed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Altana S.P.A Divani and Poltrone Daybed or Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Lovely vintage Altana Divani and Poltrone daybed sectional sofa in original emerald green velvet, Italy 1970s. This two-piece modern Italian small sectional sofa or petite daybed (wi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International Barcelona Daybed, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful leather and chrome daybed by Knoll International. circa 1970s. From the original owner.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-80 Double Daybed in Suede Leather
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Extremely rare double daybed by De Sede. According to De Sede, it comes from the period in which the DS80 is designed and developed. The couch is very comfortable in seating as well ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Foam, Suede, Wood
Rare Off-White De Sede DS-76 Sectional Two-Seat Sofa Bed
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare to find beautiful off-white colored ds-76 sofa by high end manufacturer De Sede from Switzerland. The two elements fold out to a comfortable full double bed.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Oversized Mid Century Convertible Chair/Bed
Located in Finchley, London
Simple but elegant oversized lounge chair which converts into a bed. Back cushion has a conralever to lower for sleep position.
Newly reupholstered in mushroom velvet with contrast ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Daybed Lounger
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful vintage mid-century modern daybed, made in Denmark circa 1970's, is a timeless piece of craftsmanship and design. The frame is made from teak wood, giving it a warm an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Os de Mouton Chaise Lounge, France circa 1970
By Os de Mouton
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1970
Newly upholstered in wide wale corduroy velvet. with Os de Mouton walnut legs.
80"L x 34"d x 44”h x 22”seat
Ref. CFRN1267
$ 10,500
Category
Vintage 1970s French Daybeds
Materials
Walnut
Ingmar Relling For Ekornes Svane Sofa Bed Daybed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Ingmar Relling, Ekorness
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Ingmar Relling for Ekornes Svane Sofa Bed Daybed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
This Scandinavian Svane teak daybed is a versatile piece that seamlessly transitions betw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Foam, Teak
H 35.04 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Vintage De Sede DS80 Patchwork Daybed in cognac leather and ash, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in amstelveen, NL
De Sede DS80 cognac leather patchwork daybed, Switzerland, 1970. Upholstered in its beautiful and soft original aniline leather with amazing wear.
The DS-80 sofa unites all of the c...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 14.57 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown Leather oak 3 Seater Sofa
By Ekorness
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Norwegian Modern Ekornes Brown leather oak 3 seater sofa. Superb tufted dark brown leather with solid oak wood frame. Beautiful condition and very comfortable. Great Norw...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Countryside, IL
Mies van der Rohe Knoll Mid Century Barcelona Daybed
This daybed measures: 77 wide x 38.25 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 16.75 inches
All pieces of furniture can be ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Teak Tweed Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Guy Rogers
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Guy Rogers 1970s Sofa Bed Mid Century Teak Vintage Retro MCM
Stunning 1970s sofa bed with storage made by British firm Guy Rogers, in a similar style to Ingmar Relling ...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Teak
Midcentury Rare Sofa or Daybed with Table, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- practical
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-80 Daybed, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede Daybed model DS-80 in beautifully patinated leather, featuring one pillow.
The leather is a patchwork design made from soft, black pigmented aniline leather, which typically...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid century Swiss Modern Beech Blonde articulating Daybed by Holma
By Holma
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Swiss Modern chaise daybed by Holma with ash and rosewood wood frame and legs. Has articulating headrest with collapsible legs and hidden casters, allowing for convenient ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Mies Van Der Rohe, Barcelona Daybed, Manufactured by Knoll International, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Barcelona Daybed, designed by Mies van Der Rohe for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona.
The collection of furniture he created was received with g...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
H 65 in W 196 in D 98 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Daybed in Navy Blue
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful vintage mid-century modern daybed, made in Denmark circa 1970's, is a timeless piece of craftsmanship and design. The frame is made from teak wood, giving it a warm an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Daybed "DS80" by De Sede, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Brussels, BE
The Daybed by De Sede, model "DS80," a iconic piece of furniture designed in the 1970s by De Sede, a renowned Swiss furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality leather craftsma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
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1970s Wood Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1970s wood daybeds available for sale. 1970s wood daybeds made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some 1970s wood daybeds are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller 1970s wood daybeds, measuring 19 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. 1970s wood daybeds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Knoll are consistently popular.
How Much are 1970s Wood Daybeds?
Prices for 1970s wood daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 1970s wood daybeds begin at $1,150 and can go as high as $33,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,800.
Finding the Right Daybeds for You
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.
On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.
Questions About 1970s Wood Daybeds
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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