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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Style: Modern
Waterproof Black Sunbed for Outdoors 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
Waterproof Blue Sunbed with Resistant Metallic 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 powder coating;
- M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Wood Day Bed by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern wood day bed by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. From butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, as a perfec...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century Woodstock Daybed in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Perfect for separating two rooms or to create a comfortable chill-out corner in the living room or bedroom, Woodstock daybed, with its atmosphere imbued with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Waterproof White Outdoor Sun Lounger with Robust 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 lacquer;
- Metallic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Frederic Daybed by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Frederic daybed by Collector
Materials: Structure in solid oak wood. Upholstered in genuine Sequoia 4003 leather
Dimensions: W 190 x D 90 x H 50 cm
Frederic daybed it’s inspire...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Allpine Daybed by Radu Abraham
Located in Geneve, CH
Allpine daybed by Radu Abraham
Materials: Pine wood
Dimensions: 230 x 70 x 35 cm
The result of a really nice process, this daybed is made entirely out of pine wood in a specific...
Category
2010s Romanian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Pine
Bold Love Bed
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Love Bed is an extraordinary expression of luxury and comfort, transcending conventional notions of relaxation. Excellence, stemming from decades of design expertise, is sho...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé
Honey Cielo Daybed by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cielo daybed by Sebastian Herkner.
Dimensions: 172 x 78 x 83 cm
Materials: Recycled plastic and metal
Made from recycled plastic strings and galvani...
Category
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Chaise Longue Alessandro Mendini Outdoor Limited Edition Recycled Multicolour
Located in Milan, IT
Alex, the chaise longue designed by Alessandro Mendini, is a Limited Edition of 21 pieces. A chaise longue that, placed also outdoors in the garden or by the pool, will blend with th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Plastic
Contemporary Outdoor Lounge with Gold Coated Frame
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Trace Sunbed
The Trace sunbed is a beautiful piece of furniture that embodies simplicity and functionality. With its simple lines and minimalist design, the sunbed proves that beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Modern Large Bench Beige Suede, Walnut Wood & Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
The Theo Bench is a modern design piece with a contemporary edge. It blends functionality with bold design elements. Featuring a wooden base and soft velvet upholstery, it embodies a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Modern Daybed Sofa by Burburry Prorsum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This daybed was designed 2010 for a showroom of the British fashion Label Burberry Prorsum.
The design has references to the Barcelona daybed from Mies van der Rohe.
The olive fabric...
Category
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Outdoor Ottoman in Yellow Leather and White Fabric with Durable Foam
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Flow Pouf
The Flow pouf features a resistant base that provides stability and support, ensuring that you can fully sink into it. Its soft and cozy design creates a true cloud of com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Leather
Floor Zamac by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
Zamac is a highly poetic sun lounger which likes to mingle both indoors and outdoors, thus encompassing the former’s comfort and the latter’s freedom. Includes headrest and base.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
Garden Pouf in Black Fabric with Weather-Resistant 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
Roda Mistral 104 Sunlounger by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Rodolfo Dordoni, RODA
Located in Boston, MA
Roda Mistral 104 sunlounger
Overview:
Mistral collection could be described as an offshoot from Network collection, since it has married the selfsame de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Teak
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
Modern Steel in/outdoor Curve Hanging Chair Black 21st Century Lounger Daybed
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The curve hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are reminiscent of organic shapes. They are modern, minimalist and striking in their visual appe...
Category
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Signed Original Lucite Chaise by Gary Gutterman
Located in Hanover, MA
So what if Wonder Woman has an invisible plane......
Serene and be seen floating zen-like above the floor on this sculptural chaise lounge.
Engraved signature 'Gary Gutterman'
Could double as a long cocktail table...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Lucite
Handcrafted Leather & Oak Daybed
Located in London, GB
Our unique handcrafted daybed with a two tiered design - or standard single tier if preferred. We can fully customise this piece to your requirements.
The robust framework is constru...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Oak
Gervasoni Inout Day Bed in Grey Elastic Belts with Matt White Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 883 cot is characterised by a reclining structure in matt white, grey or sage painted aluminium with two wheels in Teflon to facilitate handling. The structure additionally...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Rubber
Martyn Lawrence Bullard Faux Fur Sheepskin Daybed Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy faux-fur sheepskin or modern shearling daybed settee custom designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for a Kardashian installation in Hidden Hills, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sheepskin
Garden Bed Lacquered in Matt White, Sunbrella Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure: Resin reinforced with fiberglass, lacquered in white matte ref. "9227", suitable for outdoor;
Cushion: Outdoor foam insert with Sunbrella fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Lacquer, Upholstery, Foam
Daybed in White Ash with Wool Upholstery and Brass Pegs by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Field bed by Hinterland Design is a modern take on the army cot. Made of solid Canadian white ash, the 7-foot long frame is then whitewashed and topped wi...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Customizable ClassiCon Ulisse Adjustable 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
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
St. Charles Double Bolster Daybed by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In stock in excellent condition
As shown:
Solid bleached ash and ash veneer with color-blocked upholstery and brass details
Dimensions: 86” W x 26” D x 23 1/2" H
Custom sizing and CO...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
St. Charles Daybed by Volk
By VOLK 3
Located in Brooklyn, NY
As shown:
Bleached or blackened ash veneer with solid ash and inset marble.
Flat waterborne finish.
Tropical fabric pattern developed in collaboration ...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
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
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
Modern Hanging Garden Chair
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Wheel hanging chair swing seat is sculptural and dynamic. Its striking circular shape lends itself for use as a functional art piece.
The ch...
Category
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
De Sede DS-450/02 Sofa in Off-White Upholstery by Thomas Althaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A miracle of brilliant technical inspiration Designer Thomas Althaus updated the original developed by Reto Frigg in 1985, lovingly perfecting it with sophisticated technology, down ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather
Dena Wool Ecru Daybed by La Lune
Located in Geneve, CH
Dena Wool Ecru Daybed by La Lune
Dimensions: D 75 x W 200 x H 31 cm.
Materials: Oak and Wool.
Oak structure, mattresses and cushions in wool or linen. Produ...
Category
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Oak
Tessellated Marble Daybed by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large daybed with scrolled back re upholstered in faux suede. The arched base supported on large stepped brass plinths, in tessellated marble in natural...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Marble, Brass
Amparo Calderon Tapia Tête–à–tête Daybed in Solid Bronze Flora Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and beautiful Tête–à–tête daybed with solid bronze base designed and manufactured by Amparo Calderon Tapia for Cain Modern.
The piece is very comfortable, each side ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Bold Love Bed - Elitis Ambienti - Le goût des choses
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Bold Love Bed is an extraordinary expression of luxury and comfort, transcending conventional notions of relaxation. Excellence, stemming from decades of design expertise, is sho...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bouclé
Crooked Daybed by Nazara Lazaro
Located in Geneve, CH
Crooked daybed by Nazara Lazaro
Dimensions: H 84 cm x W 208 cm x D 91 cm
Materials: Massive oak with oil wax surface
Also available in natural massive oak, walnut, and white lac...
Category
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Mohair Daybed with Pillows (New)
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom upholstered daybed with 2 pillows.
Daybed fabric: By Schumacher, Dixon Mohair Weave in color Driftwood / Collection Understated Luxury
Pillows fa...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wool, Mohair
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
Outdoor Balou Daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou daybed by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: polyethelene, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 129 x 241 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first g...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Ferrari Red Lacquer Lounger, Custom, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th Century lounger inspired by Ferrari and originally custom made in Italy for a car collector. A 43” wide wheel-shape bolster in black supports a sleek tapered bed/lounger made of...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Sycomore Sofa Convertible in a Bed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A sycomore sofa could be convert in a queen bed.
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Sycamore
21st Century Steel Big Basket Hanging Daybed Chair
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
Modern Steel in/Outdoor Pod Hanging Chair White 21st Century Lounger Daybed
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The curve hanging swing chairs are fluid and organic. They are inspired by nature and are reminiscent of organic shapes. They are modern, Minimalist and striking in their visual appe...
Category
2010s African Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Acrylic-Enclosed Stainless Steel Outdoor Daybed with Waterproof Fabric
By Myface
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Houdini - Outdoor daybed
Luxurious outdoor armchair made with metallic structure: white matte stainless steel, structure details: gold plated stainless steel, rods in clear acrylic,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Gervasoni Inout Day Bed in Odessa 03 Upholstery with Teak Frame by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 81 cot is characterised by a reclining structure that combines the ductility and resistance of natural teak with a padded mattress with removable upholstery as well as loose cushions for greater softness.
Day-bed, natural teak frame, two castors, mattress 70 x 190 cm, adjustable back. Roll cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery
Talenti Breez 2.0 Sunbeds by Karim Rachid, Set of Two
By Talenti
Located in Basildon, London
Relax in unparalleled style with the Talenti Breez 2.0 Sunbed, designed by Karim Rashid. This sculptural masterpiece combines contemporary elegance with exceptional comfort, featurin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
Playamar Huanacaxtle Lounger
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Playamar Lounger is inspired by ingenious and rural furniture, with the purpose of enjoying life outdoors.
Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13-14 weeks fo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
1960s Richard Schultz Daybed Lounge w/ Cream Hopsack Upholstery and Metal Legs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an uncommon Daybed, designed in circa 1958 by Richard Schultz for Knoll International. Around the same time, Florence Knoll & Charles Niedringhaus were designing their own se...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
1 of 2 Modern Brueton Industries Silver Gray Bouclé Fabric Wave Daybed Bench 90
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
1 of 2 Custom made Modern Brueton Industries silver grey Bouclé fabric upholstery daybed, sofa or bench in wave design.
Very comfortable and sturdy mounted on 4 chrome legs.
Has a gr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Chrome
Gervasoni Inout Modular Day Bed in London 07 Upholstery with Natural Teak Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 03/04 sofas and the Inout 20 dormeuse join together exotic suggestions and elements of sophisticated minimalism. Made in teak, recycled material and coming from the reuse o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery
Purple Cielo Daybed by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Purple Cielo daybed by Sebastian Herkner
Dimensions: 172 x 78 x 83 cm
Materials: Recycled plastic, Metal
Made from recycled plastic strings and galvanized, powder-coated steel, the ...
Category
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Chaise Lounge Daybed Vintage Tord Bjorklund Brown Leather Metal 1970s Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern freestanding vintage chaise longue or daybed from brown stitched leather and metal by Tord Bjorklund, 1970s Sweden.
A stylish and very comfortable chaise longue or daybed fro...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame, Kvadrat
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
The Zabuton Sofa is available in infinite configurations.
It is customizable through modular system of wood partitions, futon, Zabuton, and bolsters. Star...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Maple
Leather "X-Rays" Daybed, Alain Gilles
Located in Geneve, CH
Leather "X-Rays" daybed - Alain Gilles
Dimensions: 185W x 86D x 40H cm
Materials: Black steel structure, black mat ash handrail, natural grain full aniline leather
Custom fabric and colors available
X Ray is a family of comfortable upholstered pieces : a sofa (2, 3, 4 seaters), a daybed and an armchair.
Instead of hiding the structures under fabric, Alain Gilles literally x-rayed the welcoming and comfortable traditional sofa to create a graphic and sculptural range of seats for the home and the office. As a result, the pieces are captivating both from the front and from the back.
Design as a second life. After studying Political Sciences and Marketing Management, Alain Gilles went on to work in the international financial world for 5 years. But one has to live his own life. So, thanks to the moral support of his wife, he went back to studying Industrial design in France.
He opened his own studio in late 2007 in order to pursue his own dreams and develop his personal approach to product design, furniture design, art direction and scenography. He has since started to collaborate with several international editors such as Qui est Paul...
Category
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame, Kvadrat, Sou Sou
By UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
The Zabuton Sofa is available in infinite configurations.
It is customizable through modular system of wood partitions, futon, Zabuton, and bolsters. St...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Materials
Maple
Drexel White Daybed with Green Checker Cushion
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel white daybed with green checker cushion
This daybed measures: 57.5 wide x 30 deep x 36.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm he...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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.