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Vintage Lounge daybed in black leather by Mobel Italia - Italy
By Mobel Italia
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Ultra comfortable daybed in its original black leather. First owner - very good vintage condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Osvaldo Borsani, Adjustable Daybed, Metal, Leather, Fabric, Tecno, Italy, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable "L77" daybed / chaise lounge. Designed by Osvaldo Borsani for his own firm, Tecno, in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

"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
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Daybed in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“solitary indulgence,” the Daybed features supple leather hand-selected from the finest tanneries in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jean Daybed
By Durame
Located in Milan, IT
Simple in its design, the Jean daybed is functional, comfortable and extremely elegant. With the
Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Leather

Jean Daybed
Jean Daybed
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Daybed in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“solitary indulgence,” the daybed features supple leather hand-selected from the finest tanneries in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Daybed in Walnut Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“solitary indulgence,” the daybed features supple leather hand-selected from the finest tanneries in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Gianni Songia Daybed Model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s
By Gianni Songia
Located in Brussels, BE
Gianni Songia daybed model GS 195 for Sormani, Italy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam
By Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
coherence in design. The Geometric Daybed’s seat deck is comprised of a Walnut frame with pegged slats
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Michele De Lucchi & Silvia Suardi for Poltrona Frau Daybed in Leather
By Michele de Lucchi, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
', leather, wood, Italy, production 2000-2009 This limited edition daybed is created by Italian architect
Category

Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wood

Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
coherence in design. The Geometric Daybed’s seat deck is comprised of a Walnut frame with pegged slats
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Zanotta "Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Dronten, NL
Vintage very rare "Grand Italia" black leather and enameled steel daybed designed by De Pas
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Tacchini Five to Nine Leather Daybed with Cement table by Studiopepe in STOCK
By Tacchini, Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
: Five to Nine, a modern daybed that could turn into waiting seat, maintaining the allure of a modernist
Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Leather

NEW Tacchini Five to Nine Leather Daybed with Metal table by Studiopepe in STOCK
By Tacchini, Studiopepe
Located in New York, NY
Studiopepe: Five to Nine, a modern daybed that could turn into waiting seat, maintaining the allure of a
Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Daybed "Rataplan" by Roberto Tapinassi for Dema, 1980s
By Dema
Located in Brussels, BE
-plated steel and polyurethane structure complemented by luxurious black leather cushions. Its versatile
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Red by P. Franceschini, w=190
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Modern Marlon Daybed II, Red Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=240
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Forma Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available in other colors
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Forma Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 41.74 in W 71.26 in D 35.04 in
DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Dark Green by P. Franceschini, w=190
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Mint Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=240
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Mint Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=190
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Terracot Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=240
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Terracot Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=190
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Grey Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=240
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Grey Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=190
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Modern Marlon Daybed II, Dark Green Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=240
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Brown Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=240
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Red Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=150
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Brown Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=190
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Dusty Rose by P. Franceschini, w=190
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Organic Modern Marlon Daybed II, Mint Kvadrat by Pietro Franceschini, w=150
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful, Franceschini's furniture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

DOOQ Modern Marlon Daybed II, Dusty Rose Kvadrat by P. Franceschini, w=240
By Pietro Franceschini, DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
contemporary design vocabulary to a classical Italian sensibility. Irreverent and Emotionally impactful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Hagia Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Hagia Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Hagia Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 75.6 in W 90.56 in D 51.19 in
Trays Blue Daybed by Parisotto+Formenton
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Straight-lined and elegant, this daybed revisits the classic dormeuse in a stylish silhouette that
Category

2010s Italian Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Other

Trays Blue Daybed by Parisotto+Formenton
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 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
Category

1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 70 x D 150 x H 40 cm Available in other size
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 70 x D 150 x H 40 cm Available in other size
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 59.06 in
Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini
By Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini Dimensions: W 74 x D 190 x H 62.5 x Seat H 40 cm Available
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery

Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini
Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini
H 24.61 in W 29.14 in D 74.81 in
Lettino daybed Knoll International Bercelona Van der Rohe pelle verde
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Milano, MI
Rara versione in pelle verde Bauhaus dell'iconico lettino Barcelona e prodotto da KNOLL. Il lettino è nella versione classica come disegnato disegnato da Miles Van der Rohein 1930....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Balou Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
By Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
York. While completing his studies, he apprenticed for a leather and wood workshop near Florence, Italy
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Balou Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Outdoor Balou Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
H 29.53 in W 94.89 in D 50.79 in
Luca Meda Daybed "Les Beaux Jours", Molteni taly, 1987
By Luca Meda
Located in Brussels, BE
Very rare daybed Les Beaux Jours by Luca Meda for Molteni, Italy, 1987. Small edition, quick out of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Birch, Wood

"Leeon" Velvet Covered Daybed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Driade
By Driade, Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Leeon" is an elegant daybed, designed by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba and manufactured by Driade
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Pair Diesis Daybeds or Benches by Paolo Nava & Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia
By Paolo Nava, B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Torquay, GB
elegant and sophisticated sofa bench designed to complement any modern interior. The leather shows a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Vintage circa 1985 Mies Van Der Rohe Barcelona Daybed with Zebra Rug
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
manufacturer's label to underside: [K Made in Italy]. Condition: Assorted light wear to surfaces of leather
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

"Wow" Left or Right Daybed/Chaise Longue with Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow" is a left or right chaise daybed/chaise longue, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers

"Il Pezzo 1 Daybed" upholstered ottoman in velvet with polished brass base
By Il Pezzo Mancante
Located in Firenze, IT
of the piece. Il Pezzo 1 Daybed is expertly upholstered in high-quality leather or velvet using an
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Sculptural Sofa / Day Bed in Burnt Metal and Leather, Jean Prouvé Style
By Spinzi
Located in Milano, IT
Leather Sofa - Modern Seating - Iconic Designer Sofa Sharp, masculine and playful are the pieces
Category

2010s Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Cut Steel

Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI, by Reda Amalou Desgin, 2018 - Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
bronze and stitched leather bench will give any interior a sense of elegance. Red leather, saddle
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
opposites. The sturdiness of bronze seems to blend with the heat of leather. Comfort becomes an evidence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Bronze and Leather Bench, KIMANI Lounge by Reda Amalou, 2019, Gallery Collection
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
opposites. The sturdiness of bronze seems to blend with the heat of leather. Comfort becomes an evidence
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Alessandro Becchi Black Leather Anfibio Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
high-quality black Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam

Alessandro Becchi Grey Leather “Anfibio” Three Seater Sofa for Giovannetti, 1972
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Vicenza, IT
high-quality grey Italian natural leather. Mattress upholstered with soft sheepskin wool. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin

21st Century Wynwood Dormeuse in Fabric by Gianfranco Ferré Home
By Gianfranco Ferre Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its minimal-chic design, Wynwood daybed offers an additional seat and becomes, when necessary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Leather

Day bed Le Bambole by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Pair of daybed Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1970, reupholster in leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Linen

Art Deco Aurora Sofa White Woven Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Aurora Sofa, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Europe. An Italian furniture piece and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bouclé, Leather, Fabric, Velvet

20th Century Red Leather Italian Modern Sofa Daybed, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian leather sofa from the 80s. Vintage daybed with a particular design and good comfort, in a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gianni Songia Leather Daybed and Sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963
By Sormani, Gianni Songia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gianni Songia GS195 leather daybed and sofa for Sormani, Italy, 1963 This three-seat daybed was
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fabrizio Ballardini Ribalta Sofa and Daybed red-brown leather for Arflex Italy
By Arflex
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Ribalta sofa and daybed was designed by Fabrizio Ballardini for Arflex in the eighties. The
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Post-Modern Daybed Sofa 711 by Tito Agnoli for Cinova in Brown Leather, 1960
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Antwerp, BE
Postmodern; Space-age; Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa bed 711 in cognac leather, Italy, the 1960s
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Italian Modern Leather Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian modern leather daybed you’re looking for. Each Italian modern leather daybed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 184 variations of the antique or vintage Italian modern leather daybed you’re looking for, while we also have 88 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian modern leather daybed — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Italian modern leather daybed bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made Italian modern leather daybed has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gianni Songia, B&B Italia and Sormani are consistently popular.

How Much is an Italian Modern Leather Daybed?

Prices for an Italian modern leather daybed start at $692 and top out at $73,000 with the average selling for $7,017.

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