Modern Beds and Bed Frames
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Gervasoni Simple A Bed in Coal Upholstery & Grey Wood Feet by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Simple bed enhances Gervasoni’s taste for the elegance of simplicity and clean lines. Upholstered bed with removable cover, with a plywood bed surface, available in the single or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Gervasoni Cocò EK Bed in Munch Upholstery & Walnut Feet by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An essential bed, Cocò is suitable for any environment: poetic, iconic and familiar. Raised from the ground, it has a removable bed frame and a thin headboard with visible piping, av...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
King Modern Milos Bed Made with Walnut and Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 247 / 227 / 207 x D 260 x H 105 cm
The Milos collection is inspired by the Greek island Milos. This is an island that s...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Lips S Carpanese Home Italia Padded Bed with Ash Wood Base Modern 21st Century
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 180 x 200cm. A gorgeous bed for refined interiors with linear shapes and unique details. Adorned with a beautiful ash wood det...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nexus, an Oversized Headboard in Woven Leather
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, MI
Nexus is a Latin word meaning “weave”, and strips of woven leather are featured in the prominent headboard of this bed, which on its own could furnish an entire bedroom. Even more: it can turn it into a veritable scenographic backdrop.
Though oversized, the headboard is also essential. The original choice of saddle leather gives this piece a strong, distinctive personality. The weave highlights the three-dimensionality of its surface, making it almost vibrant. This effect is accentuated by the contrasting colored edge detail on the strips.
In an era in which, due not only to Covid, our relationships are growing ever more virtual and remote, Casa Casati wishes to rediscover the language of materials, the pleasure of physicality, the taste for tactile experiences. And the bedroom – a haven and love nest – is the perfect stage on which to embark on this sensorial journey.
The Nexus headboard was made to be touched, yet with its ancestral scent of leather, a natural material par excellence, it also stimulates the sense of smell. There is little room for anything else: lights, a pair of nightstands, perhaps a dressing table or a small bureau. Even the sommier discreetly places itself at the service of Her Majesty the headboard, extending to its feet in a simple linen dressing not given to animated shades.
In the Nexus, the strips of leather are woven over a wooden structure visible only at the corners of the headboard. There is a choice of stained ash, ebony and walnut, each available in both glossy and matt. The leather comes in five colors, the edge-detail in two (dark brown or Casa Casati’s signature orange), offering many different possibilities to personalize this original item of furniture.
The headboard comes in four sizes (364 cm x 130 cm, 234 x 130, 234 x 182 and 208 x 182). Casa Casati also could provide a sommier that can be created for either European mattress...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Soft to the Touch" Contemporary Bed, Handmade in Italy, Customizable
Located in Milano, IT
"Soft to the Touch" is a contemporary textile designer bed. Crafted in Italy, this king-sized handmade bed features soft, curled cushions at the headboard for a streamlined, spare, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Textile
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Legs Modern, 7097
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 150 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top, metal central handle and the classic double arches typical of the G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Binario Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Binario bedside tables are all about refined simplicity and high quality craftsmanship combined in a contemporary Italian design. Made with premium solid walnut blockboard struct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Modern Headboard with Oak and Lacquered Wood Strips in Calming Shades of Beige
Located in Cairo, EG
Modern headboard with oak and lacquered wood strips in Calming shades of beige.
Our color medley headboard radiates serenity with its calming shades of wood and beige. It is so versatile it fits beautifully in both city and beach homes, and with any bed base. The strips of wood hand-laid side by side give a wonderful effect. The 192cm length is designed to accommodate both 160cm and 180cm spring boxes...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Pine, Lacquer, Oak
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Frame Modern, 7599
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 180 x 200cm. Characterized by a beautiful diamond shaped headboard surrounded by a wooden frame. The headboard is compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Base Modern, 7095
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 150 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful upholstered headboard with two arches and a square embroidered to create the typical decor of GLAMOUR Collection...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Metal Frame Modern, 7989
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 180 x 200cm. Characterized by a beautiful golden galvanic metal frame that surrounds the entire headboard. Amazing Walnut wood veneer inserts complete t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Frame Modern, 7595
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 150 x 200cm. Characterized by a beautiful diamond shaped headboard surrounded by a wooden frame. The headboard is compl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Legs Modern, 7081
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 180 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top, metal central handle and the classic double arches typical of the G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Double Modern Madrid Bed Made with Velvet and Leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 218 / 198 / 178 x D 222 x H 120 cm
The Madrid collection is in essence a cosmopolitan style, which in its sobriety reflect...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Colore Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood bedside tables. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Queen Modern Fortune Bed Made with Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200/ 180x200 / 160x200) W 215 / 195 / 175 x D 219 x H 115 cm
The Fortune collection creates a disruption of the traditional. The joining of differ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Textile
Smusso Solid Wood Bed, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Smusso solid wood bed in canaletto walnut is a piece of high quality craftsmanship designed to complete elegantly any bedroom. Finished by hand in e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Colore Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Made in Italy craftsmanship shines through the Colore solid wood bedside tables. With blockboard structure and slightly inclined drawers, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Eleva Solid Wood Bedside table, Walnut in Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Eleva solid wood bedside tables combine refined Italian design and skilled craftsmanship. The front doors, made of premium solid walnut w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Queen Modern Madrid Bed made with velvet and leather, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 218 / 198 / 178 x D 222 x H 120 cm
The Madrid collection is in essence a cosmopolitan style, which in its sobriety refl...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Queen Modern Milan Bed made with suede, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
Measurement Units
MATTRESS (200x200 / 180x200 / 160x200) W 400 / 380 / 360 x D 222 x H 115 cm
The Milan collection takes on a Nordic beauty that is inspired by the practicality a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Suede
Nature-Inspired Headboard with Intricate Leaves Pattern Stenciled on Oak Veneer
Located in Cairo, EG
Nature-inspired headboard with intricate leaves pattern stenciled on oak veneer.
Inspired by autumn leaves, our FOLIAGE headboard radiates style and warmth into any bedroom. Made from Oak wood veneer with our asymmetric pattern stenciled in. Goes beautifully with any bed base...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Bed with Wooden Legs Modern, 7094
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 200 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top, metal central handle and the classic double arches typical of the G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Modern Solid Claro Walnut and Stainless Steel King Sized Shear Bed
Located in Sebastopol, CA
The Shear Bed by Taylor Donsker features an angular, bookmatched California Walnut headboard and frame resting upon a recessed, brushed stainless steel base. The elevated headboard ...
Category
2010s American Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage beds and bed frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern beds and bed frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original beds and bed frames, popular names associated with this style include Gervasoni, Paola Navone, Sergio Bicego, and De Sede. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.