Modern Daybeds
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Black
Melon Legs Base Swing Chair Modern 21st Century Steel Daybed in/Outdoor White
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Melon Lounger is inspired by a hammock - but with its structured hard frame it will not fold in and is thus hugely comfortable.
It’s organic shape is reminiscent of a slice of f...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Modern Chaise Longue Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish modern chaise longue chair features tufted brown leather with a distressed patina situated on a chrome base. Comfortable lounge design makes this an excellent seating op...
Category
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Modern Steel Basket Hanging Swing Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The basket twig hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. It is simple and striking in its visual appeal.
The pattern detail is inspired by nature and reminiscent of th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
Svav Sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Svav sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten
2020
Limited edition of 19
Price per module
Module dimensions: H 32, D 110, W 140 cm
Module weight: 100 kg.
Material: concrete...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Concrete
Set SVÄV Sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
SVÄV sofa by Lucas Tyra Morten
2021
Limited edition of 19
Price per 2 modules
Module dimensions: H 32, D 110, W 140 cm
Module weight: 100 kg.
Material: concr...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Concrete
Flykt Chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Flykt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
2020
Limited edition of 17
Dimensions: 150 H 83 W 50 cm
Material: Concrete, burned waxed steel and hand-waxed upholstered ...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Concrete
Flykt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
By Lucas Morten
Located in Geneve, CH
Flykt chair by Lucas Tyra Morten
2020
Limited edition of 17
Dimensions: 150 H, 83 W 50 cm
Material: Concrete, burned waxed steel and hand-waxed upholstered...
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Concrete
Customized Sunbed Made of Waterproof Foam With Acrylic Outdoor Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Flow series was designed to complement any space. With a minimal design, it's guaranteed to bring a high level of comfort and usability to different areas like patios, gardens, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
Waterproof Outdoor Pouf in Black Fabric with Foam
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The Flow series was designed to complement any space. With a minimal design, it's guaranteed to bring a high level of comfort and usability to different areas like patios, gardens, p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Outdoor Round Daybed Upholstered in Fabric with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary outdoor daybed upholstered in fabric. Frame and legs are made of powder coated metal, low back covered with wicker-effect cords in natural color. High density polyuretha...
Category
2010s European Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Wild Dog Bed by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Dog bed with structure in multilayer poplar wood and polyurethane foam. Frame in iron rod with Gold finishing. External upholstery in eco-leather col. Black.
Internal cushion with r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Modern Sling Chair in Brown
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with a sheet of natural thick leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable e...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Modern 21st Century Steel Big Basket Lounger
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The big basket hanging chair or lounger in a twig pattern has an organic shape that creates a cozy feel. It is spacious and comfortable with ample room to r...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Kartell Trix Sofa Bed by Piero Lissoni in Black
By Piero Lissoni, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trix is made up of three different elements connected by an elegant system of elastics which can transform and adapt to different uses through easy rotation. Trix can be an original two-person pouf, a comfortable bed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Modern Sunbed With White Legs an Dedar Milano Fabrics in Black and White
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Noa Outdoor Sunbed
To lay down in complete comfort enjoying the warm sun or just resting a little bit still is one of the best ways to relax.
The whole design of this contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Bordeaux Velvet Modern Bhutan Daybed
Located in New York, NY
The Bhutan collection I was inspired to create this collection after traveling to the Himalayas to the kingdoms of Bhutan, with sophisticated lines this collections it’s inspired by ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet
DeSede Black Leather Vintage Freestanding DS 69 Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
Located in Vienna, AT
DeSede vintage sofa or daybed DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland.
While the wonderful and comfortable sofa could also used...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Modern Outdoor Sunbed with Black Stainless Steel Legs and Copper Details
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Noa Outdoor Sunbed
To lay down in complete comfort enjoying the warm sun or just resting a little bit still is one of the best ways to relax.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Daybed in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International c 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique 'Chariot' chaise lounge by Paul Tuttle for Strassle International, circa 1972 Switzerland. Constructed from chrome plated tubular steel...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede DS 80 Daybed in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Studio Stirling Twin Deal Outdoor Blue, Free Shipping
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our outdoor sling hanging chair is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
The Slings can be ordered as a SINGLE but also works together as a pair which is slightly different from each other – making an interesting and fun ‘twin’ look.
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experience. This chair’s clean lines and lightness makes it a perfect fit for any space.
It has a sleek look and an air of functional elegance.
Each one is handmade with care by our craftsmen. Form-fitting comfort, perfect for any indoor, under cover patio or outdoor space
It comes with a bolster for comfort.
At Studio Stirling...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Satin Nickel and Leather by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Geometric Colection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Black Bull Denim Daybed with Recycled Textile Filling by LikeMindedObjects
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Roll Daybed by LikeMindedObjects is a contemporary seating element combining architectural shapes with comfort. Made from healthy materials like Bull denim, compressed paper, wood, and shredded recycled textile filling, the piece marries high-end aesthetics with sustainability.
The supporting structure is made of a combination of wood stretchers joined into densely compressed paper round legs. The frame is wrapped in the same durable denim as the roll cushions...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Textile, Wood
Daybench in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture - it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accomm...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Daybed in Walnut Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture, it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accommo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
Geometric Daybed in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather by Craig Bassam
By Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The Geometric Colection from BassamFellows celebrates the sublimity of pure geometry championed by the Wiener Werkstätte and the Bauhaus. In the same way that designers of these two ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Weatherproof Leather Outdoor Hut Daybed
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Gubuk Outdoor Daybed
The Gubuk outdoor daybed allows you to enjoy the comfort and luxury of a dreamy oasis without leaving the comfort of your terrace...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Daybed in White Ash and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
For many who’ve encountered it or been lucky enough to recline upon it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture, it’s an obsession. While a sofa is made to accommo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Adjustable Chaise Longue in Black Metal and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Chaise longue, metal, wood, France, 1930s
This functional, adjustable daybed features a frame in black metal and a seat of spiral metal webbing. The backrest is adjustable in differ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Iron
Modern Waterproof Black Outdoor Sunbed with Aluminum Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this comfortable outdoor sunbed was developed according to the following structure:
- Structure: White aluminum lacquer;
- Metallic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Copper, Stainless Steel
Modern Steel Twig Big Basket Hanging Daybed
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The big basket hanging chair or lounger in a twig pattern has an organic shape that creates a cozy feel. It is spacious and comfortable with ample room to r...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Black Outdoor Sunbed with Waterproof Fabrics and Wheels
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this elegant outdoor sunbed was developed according to the following structure:
-Top: White matte lacquered aluminum and stainless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel, Copper
Modern Blue Sunbed with Waterproof Upholstery and Resistant Metallic Structure
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
The whole design of this comfortable outdoor sunbed was developed according to the following structure:
- Structure: White aluminum powder coating;
- M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Metal and Wood Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
S.C.A.L. daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored. Metal frame, new upholstery. In good condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984), French Industrial and furniture designer and architect. Jean Prouvé is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern design movement, Jean Prouvé introduced the machine age and Industrial engineered modern design aesthetic to interiors in the steel, aluminium and architecture he created. He then continued her experiments with different materials.
Jean Prouvé was born into an artistic family in Nancy, France, his famous father, Victor Prouve, collaborated with the great Art Nouveau artists Emile Galle and Louis Majorelle as a ceramicist. Jean Prouvé himself was trained as a metalsmith before attending engineering school in Nancy, and his intimate knowledge of metal remained the foundation of his work and career. After opening his own workshop in 1923, Jean Prouvé began producing modern metal furniture...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
"Il Pezzo 1 Daybed" upholstered ottoman in velvet with polished brass base
Located in Firenze, IT
An alternation of rounded shapes and geometrical lines, reassuming discipline and freedom, a composite, multiethnic plan where every element and material harmoniously contributes to ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Customizable ClassiCon Ulisse Daybed by Konstantin Grcic
Located in New York, NY
Ulisse is a daybed that becomes a symbol for relaxing and comfort, and with its large, free-stretched reclining surface, almost looks like a pictogram of a daybed. In its simple, sym...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Birch
Custom Designed Daybed with Flora Inspired Base in Solid Bronze
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Not exactly flirtatious, certainly
not sweet the Flora daybed
guarantees sensuous drama.
Exquisite flora inspired details
adorn this highly seductive piece.
A delicate branch-li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Modern daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern daybeds 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 daybeds created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern daybeds made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Portugal pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original daybeds, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Joanina and David Pastoll, Guéridon Design, and Rute Martins. 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. Prices for daybeds differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $55,874 while the average work can sell for $7,593.
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