What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

1950s Metal Daybeds

Tecno D70

Osvaldo Borsani D70

Cleopatra Daybed Auping

Adjustable Daybed

Cordemeyer Cleopatra

Mid Century Modern Sofa Daybed

Modernist Daybed

Cleopatra Bed

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping

$3,455

Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Bern, CH

Vintage modernist Industrial daybed designed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping (the Netherlands) during the 1950s. New high-quality blue woolen upholstery and foam; the daybed can be ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping

$3,455

Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Bern, CH

Vintage industrial modernist daybed designed by Dick Cordemijer for the Dutch Auping during the 1950s. New high-quality woolen upholstery and foam; the daybed can be used as both ...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed by Dick Cordemijer for Auping

$3,693

1950s Brown Leather and Steel Base Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm

By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Classic daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm. The dark brown thick leather tufted cushion fits perfectly on the chromium-plated steel frame. All-over it comes in perfect original condit...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

1950s Brown Leather and Steel Base Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm

$45,034

Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s

By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The sofa AR-1 by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol was designed for Les Hughes-Minvielle in the early 1960s. This canape´ has never been used and when you open the sofa, it becomes a ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Beautiful AR-1 Sofa by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol, 1960s

$14,296

Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959

By Johannes Spalt

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage daybed designed by Johannes Spalt and executed by Franz Wittmann, Austria, circa 1959. A beautiful and comfortable daybed in black leather cover. Very easy...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Vintage Mid Century Daybed by Johannes Spalt Austria, circa 1959

$15,249

Scandinavian Daybed Model GE19 Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak and Brass

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Rare Scandinavian daybed model GE19 Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, 1950s. Oak frame with brass mattress support bar. Frame in good condition. Original innerspring mattress with fabric in...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Daybed Model GE19 Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Oak and Brass

$3,335

Mel Smilow Daybed Sofa Frame in Walnut for Smilow-Thielle

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Asheville, NC

Long, low and sleek Mid-Century daybed or sofa frame by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle. Finely crafted, this walnut daybed frame features a modernist rail back with a sprung-metal sla...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mel Smilow Daybed Sofa Frame in Walnut for Smilow-Thielle

$3,995

Sofa or Daybed by Coen de Vries for Devo, Dutch Design, 1952

By Coen de Vries, Devo

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Sofa or daybed by Coen de Vries for Devo, Dutch design, 1952 Super rare sleeper sofa with armrests by Dutch designer Coen de Vries from 1952. Coen de Vries was probably one of the...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Sofa or Daybed by Coen de Vries for Devo, Dutch Design, 1952

$2,978

Georges Frydman French Design EFA Sofa, 1950

By Georges Frydman

Located in Grenoble, FR

Georges Frydman sofa for E.F.A (Nice France) circa 1950 wool leather and metal frame in perfect condition Kvadrat new cover.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal

Georges Frydman French Design EFA Sofa, 1950

$5,800

Daybed Cognac Leather

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful daybed upholstered in cognac colored deep buttoned leather on stained beech legs with brass shoes. 1950s Danish design.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Daybed Cognac Leather

$4,169

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Italian adjustable sofa that converts into daybed. The arms lift allowing conversion into sleeper with blanket storage. The operation is excellent. Velvet upholstery. Sty...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Sofa and Daybed in Style of Osvaldo Borsani

$2,250

Leather Topped Folding Cot from USA

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare and interesting folding cot having an architectural wrought iron structure and a thick natural hand stitched leather surface.

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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leather Topped Folding Cot from USA

$4,800

Adjustable Daybed in Steel by Ammannati Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate

By Rossi di Albizzate, Titina Ammanati, Giampiero Vitelli

Located in Zurich, CH

An adjustable daybed with steel frame and springs by Titina Ammanati and Giampiero Vitelli. The mattress is newly upholstered in a pure linen fabric in camargue color by Loro Piana. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Adjustable Daybed in Steel by Ammannati Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate

$6,910

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milan, Italy

D70 Sofà-bed by Osvaldo Borsani, Milano Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

D70 Sofa by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954

$21,445

Pair of 1950 s Retro Sun Beds, (Set of Twelve Available)

Located in London, GB

These authentic sun beds were made for a swimming pool facility in the 1950s. Originally the Turkish Bath was built between 1566-1578. Original vintage unrestored condition. We have ...

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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1950 s Retro Sun Beds, (Set of Twelve Available)

$1,200 / set

Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Convertible Sofa Bed

By Knoll, Richard Schultz

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Across the 1950's, Richard Stein, Charles Niedringhaus, Richard Schultz and Florence Knoll designed many convertible sofa beds and daybeds for Knoll Associates. Model #704 was a 1957...

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Vintage 1950s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Richard Schultz for Knoll Associates Convertible Sofa Bed

$7,100

Case Study Day Bed with Brushed Chrome-plated Steel Hairpin Legs

By George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

This George Nelson icon features a thick maple plywood frame with bolsters that remove easily to convert the piece for use as a bed.

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Vintage 1950s American Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Case Study Day Bed with Brushed Chrome-plated Steel Hairpin Legs

$3,500

Danish Modern Sofa/Daybed

Located in Norwalk, CT

Danish modern sofa/daybed in rich teak with chrome detailing, stamped and numbered (see photo).

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Sofa/Daybed

$1,800

Daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Daybed designed by Jacques Adnet with exceptional technique. The entire frame is wrapped in black hand stitched leather with brass rings. The brass rings connected the different le...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

$13,000

Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool

By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare French set of mid century iconic and important design pieces by Jean Prouvé & Charlotte Perriand. This set features an all original architectural wall mounted areator air alumin...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Jean Prouvé SCAL Daybed Aluminum Areator Panel, Charlotte Perriand N17 Stool

$41,698 / set

French Mid Century Black S.C.A.L Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare French mid century S.C.A.L No. 450 daybed in black lacquered metal and matching fabric by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. The previous owner bought it from ...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

French Mid Century Black S.C.A.L Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

$23,232

Robin Day For Hille 1958 Double Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Robin Day For Hille 1958 Double Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM One of Robin Day’s most sought after designs for Hille, it was designed in 1956...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Robin Day For Hille 1958 Double Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage

$3,425

Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s

Located in Telgte, DE

For sale is an original Walter Knoll sofa bed/daybed from the 1950s, a well thought-out and minimalistically designed piece of furniture with many functions. This sofa combines Germa...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Daybed Sofa Sofa bed Guest bed Canapé Walter Knoll 1950s

$3,812

Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.

$5,361

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in wool and teak Auping The Netherlands 1954

By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. This timeless daybed is a hallmark of mid-century modern Dutch design, blending f...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in wool and teak Auping The Netherlands 1954

$2,084 / item

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee. Produced by France & Daverkosen. Has F & D Metal Label.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "Minerva" Settee

$1,600

Daybed "Scal" by Jean Prouvé

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

Jean Prouvé "Scal" Daybed, 1950s Experience the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this stunning Jean Prouvé "Scal" daybed, crafted in the 1950s. Renowned for his pioneeri...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Daybed "Scal" by Jean Prouvé

$18,466

Midcentury Daybed in Solid Pine by Thorald Madsen, Made in Denmark

By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri

Located in Lejre, DK

Daybed in solid pine. Designed and by cabinetmaker Thorald Madsen. Great original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Daybed in Solid Pine by Thorald Madsen, Made in Denmark

$4,500

Daybed in oak, made in France, 1950s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Lyon, FR

Oak daybed from France, made in the 1950s, in the style of Pierre Guariche. With its original bed base but without mattress. Custom made mattress possible, ask us. Overall good condi...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Daybed in oak, made in France, 1950s

$1,167

Robin Day For Hille 1958 Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro

By Robin Day, Hille

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Robin Day for Hille 1958 Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM One of Robin Day’s most sought after designs for Hille, it was designed in 1956 and co...

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Robin Day For Hille 1958 Sofa Bed Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro

$4,111

Cleopatra Daybed designed by Dick CORDEMEIJER for AUPING, 1954

By Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer. Denmark, Netherlands, 1954. Black metal frame and slanted tapered legs with solid teak wooden end-pieces. Mattress with recently upholstered woo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed designed by Dick CORDEMEIJER for AUPING, 1954

$2,025

Mid Century Black S.C.A.L Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

By Jean Prouvé, Steph Simon

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare French mid century S.C.A.L No. 450 daybed in black painted metal and fabric by Jean Prouvé produced by Ateliers Jean Prouvé, 1950s. In good vintage condition. Dimensions: H: 5...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Black S.C.A.L Daybed by Jean Prouvé Produced in France, 1950s

$26,806

Osvaldo Borsani D-70 Daybed for Techno

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Convertible daybed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno, c.1950s, Italy. Supported by a sturdy steel frame, this piece goes from sofa to bed with the turn of a dial. The unique design showc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani D-70 Daybed for Techno

$12,000

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in bouclé Auping The Netherlands 1954

By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in bouclé Auping The Netherlands 1954

$2,323 / item

Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.

$5,122

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping *New Upholstery* Holland 1954

By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

New upholstered daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands – 1953. The Cleopatra daybed has a new mattress and bouclé beige creme fabric by De Ploegstof model Monza. In good ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping New Upholstery Holland 1954

$3,097

Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s.

Located in Antwerp, BE

Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s. This decorative and functional daybed is made out of black lacquered metal. Presented in its original condition with visible ...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Metal daybed designed and manufactured during the 1950s.

$2,859

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in linen Auping The Netherlands 1954

By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in linen Auping The Netherlands 1954

$2,084

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in blue Auping The Netherlands 1954

By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. Typical industrial Dutch design. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in blue Auping The Netherlands 1954

$2,084 / item

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping *New Upholstery* Holland 1954

By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

New upholstered daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands – 1953. The Cleopatra daybed has a new mattress and bouclé beige creme fabric by De Ploegstof model Monza. In good ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping New Upholstery Holland 1954

$3,097

A documented Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model 102-R upholstered daybed

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A documented Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model 102-R upholstered daybed having an enameled steel frame with beech wood back support . This daybed is an early example of ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

A documented Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates model 102-R upholstered daybed

$4,888

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in wool Auping The Netherlands 1954

By Auping, Dick Cordemeijer

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful and iconic Cleopatra daybed designed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, The Netherlands 1954. The frame is made of black coated metal and the ends are in solid teak wood. The ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Dick Cordemeijer Cleopatra daybed in wool Auping The Netherlands 1954

$2,084 / item

1950’s Chinese Carved Luohan Daybed Sectional With cushions and pillows - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

Gorgeous and intricately carved low daybed or Luohan constructed of rosewood with brass fittings in British Colonial Hong Kong. Detailed geometric fretwork and carving adorns this un...

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Ming Daybeds

Materials

Brass

1950’s Chinese Carved Luohan Daybed Sectional With cushions and pillows - a Pair

$4,000

Vintage A.R. Cordemeijer Cleopatra Daybed with New, Custom Sheepskin Cushion

By A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Made of steel and solid teak, the Cleopatra daybed was a breakthrough design for the Auping bed company. It was originally envisioned as a sofa bed which could transform into a livin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage A.R. Cordemeijer Cleopatra Daybed with New, Custom Sheepskin Cushion

$5,800

Martin Visser BR03 Sofa Daybed For ‘T Spectrum, 1950s

By t Spectrum, Martin Visser

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Early Edition of the iconic BR03 Sofa bed by Martin Visser for ‘T Spectrum, The Netherlands, 1956. The clever design allows you to easily convert this nice sofa into a comfortable be...

Category

Vintage 1950s Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Martin Visser BR03 Sofa Daybed For ‘T Spectrum, 1950s

$2,621

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tufted Vinyl Daybed Sofa, 1950s

Located in Harlingen, TX

This sleek low profile vintage mid-century modern daybed style lounge sofa flaunts a minimalist design featuring walnut wood framing with a partial back rail and one side arm with ve...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Tufted Vinyl Daybed Sofa, 1950s

$2,500

Italian Bed, 1959

By Tito Agnoli

Located in bruxelles, BE

Rattan and bamboo bed, seat height 35cm. Metal base. Wear due to time and age of the bed.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Italian Bed, 1959

$3,752

Mid Century Modern Viko Baumritter Daybed Sofa Newly Reupholstered

By Viko Baumritter

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Viko Baumritter Daybed Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Holly Hunt Sage Suede with Mohair Trim This original molded plywood and steel frame daybed/sofa is by Viko Baum...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Viko Baumritter Daybed Sofa Newly Reupholstered

$5,128

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping *New Upholstery* Holland 1954

By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

New upholstered daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands – 1953. The Cleopatra daybed has a new mattress and off-white bouclé fabric by Bisson Bruneel, Paris. In good con...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping New Upholstery Holland 1954

$3,097

A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping “Cleopatra” Daybed with "Teddy" Upholstery, Nl 1953

By Auping, A.R. Cordemeijer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Black metal daybed with teak details and a new cushion with new off white "teddy" upholstery. Size off the mattrass is 10 cm thick.The frame has some traces of use. we have two day...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

A.R. Cordemeyer for Auping “Cleopatra” Daybed with "Teddy" Upholstery, Nl 1953

$1,608 / item

Maxime Old Daybed Perforated Metal Sides Brass Cabochons, France, 1950

By Maxime Old

Located in Brooklyn, NY

It is a wonderful thing as it is formal but also has a modern, contemporary appeal with the perforated metal but remains to be classic despite this "edge". Currently has a twin ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Brass

Maxime Old Daybed Perforated Metal Sides Brass Cabochons, France, 1950

$9,400

Jacques Hitier Attributed Daybed

By Jacques Hitier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jacques Hitier attributed daybed with wonderfully patina'd oak frame floating on 2 tubular black iron legs. Newly reupholstered in thick green linen with bolster.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

Materials

Iron

Jacques Hitier Attributed Daybed

$13,500

Original Charles Ramos Perforated Enameled Metal Daybeds, Two Available

By Charles Ramos

Located in North Miami, FL

We have TWO original vintage day beds designed by Charles Ramos. The sides are perforated green enameled steel with oak wood frame. These are being sold individually. NOTE: one is av...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Iron, Metal

Original Charles Ramos Perforated Enameled Metal Daybeds, Two Available

$12,500 / item

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping *New Upholstery* Holland 1954

By Dick Cordemeijer, Auping

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

New upholstered daybed by Dick Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands – 1953. The Cleopatra daybed has a new mattress and bouclé beige creme fabric by De Ploegstof model Monza. In goo...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Metal

Cleopatra Daybed Designed by Cordemeyer for Auping New Upholstery Holland 1954

$2,382

Jean Prouve Daybed

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé - France, 1954 Enameled steel frame, linen upholstery with original wood headboard and footboard. Daybed features signature swivel...

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Vintage 1950s French Daybeds

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Steel

Jean Prouve Daybed

$45,000

Daybed with Upholstered Mattress and Brass Shoes, Denmark ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and its elegant simplicity. ‘Danish Modern’ is a recognized term around the world, standing for the characteristi...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Daybed with Upholstered Mattress and Brass Shoes, Denmark ca 1950s

$8,800

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1950s Metal Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1950s metal daybeds is available at 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1950s metal daybeds are consistently popular styles. Many 1950s metal daybeds are appealing in their simplicity, but Auping, Dick Cordemeijer and Osvaldo Borsani produced popular 1950s metal daybeds that are worth a look.

How Much are 1950s Metal Daybeds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,527, while they’re typically $401 on the low end and $98,874 highest priced.

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 1950s Metal Daybeds

What is 1950s furniture called?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
Were pearls popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What watches were popular in 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
What was the clothing style in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
What is the 1950s furniture style called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.

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