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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Thin Check Double Chaise and Table Set in Contemporary Powder Coated Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For their debut outdoor furniture collection Kin & Company, in collaboration with renowned textile designer Dusen Dusen, has created the Thin Check Chaise ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
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
The EÆ Daybed in Horween leather with Ebonized Rosewood Legs and Blackened Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EÆ daybed in Horween leather with ebonized rosewood legs and blackened brass frame.
“I wanted to create something better than Mies van der Rohe,” says ...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Gervasoni Inout Day Bed in Aspen 01 Upholstery with Grey Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 852/853 sofas and Inout 858/859 dormeuses develop around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular aluminium, an ecological material, unique for its technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery
Gae Aulenti, Kuka, Daybed, Zanotta, 1970s
By Zanotta, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Gae Aulenti
Kuka
A very rare square daybed covered with a light grey fabric.
The removable head rest behind two rectangular cushions, the seat with two ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric
Chord, Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Travertine and Copper Daybed by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Chord daybed takes the monumental architecture of the cathedral of our lady of the angels. This piece is suitable for indoor or outdoor use....
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Travertine, Copper
Kama Swing Bed by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
The Kama swing bed is the perfect way to relax with it modular cushion design. Back cushions can easily be rotated to become a low sloped pillow when you are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
EÆ Daybed in Fortuny Wool, Walnut and Blackened Brass by Erickson Aesthetics
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EÆ daybed in ribbed Fortuny checkered wool cushion with asymmetrically tapered oval Black Walnut legs and blackened brass frame.
Matching or custom con...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
Archetyping Daybed by Destroyers/Builders
Located in Milan, IT
Archetyping daybed by Destroyers/Builders, Belgium, 2018. Nilufar edition. Lacquered wood. Measures: 169 x 60 x H 40 cm, 66.5 x 23.6 x 15.7 in. Archetyping daybed refers to the class...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
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
"Wow" Left or Right Daybed/Chaise Longue with Goose Feather by P. Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Wow" is a left or right chaise daybed/chaise longue, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade, featuring a solid wooden structure and plywood panels, covered in a vast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
Zabuton Sofa, Handmade Japanese Futon on Modular Maple Frame
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
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
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
Daybed by Erwan Boulloud
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Daybed in stainless steel, cut and reassembled. Seating cushion in havana leather.
Unique and signed piece by Erwan Boulloud for the Galerie Glustin.
...
Category
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Minimal Bleached Oak Daybed Bench Mirror Polish St. Steel Backrest
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the antique wooden block planers used for working wood, the contemporary, minimal bleached oak Block Daybed and bench has the mirror ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Bobbin, Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Bronze Patinated Aluminum Daybed by Laun
By LAUN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A series of bolsters are threaded between two aluminum rails that evoke the waves of the Pacific. The Bobbin bench is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Stainless steel rods thread ...
Category
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
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
Italian Design Three Seats Upholstered Sofa Contemporary Production
By DD Dimore
Located in Brescia, IT
This very comfortable sofa, in camel color, has a large and deep seat, with a taut backrest that becomes soft with the smooth five pillows on it, in linen and silk fabric.
The large...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Traditional Contemporary Polka Dot Upholstered Lounge Day Bed Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Polka dot upholstered daybed or settee. Features rolled arms over flared legs and a mahogany toned finish. Olive green and black sheened upholstery. Measure: 69".
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Modern Daybed
Located in New York, NY
Modern daybed with carved wood legs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sofa Pierre in Beige and Brown Wool by Eric Gizard in stock
By Éric Gizard
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Organic Pierre sofa was inspired by a photographic work Eric Gizard did in the summer of 2019 in Turkey. From white pebbles cleaned and rounded by the sea, he assembled some of them ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood, Wool, Foam, Fabric
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Italian Curved Cream Velvet and Brass Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous sculptural Italian cream colored velvet and brass curved sofa.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Cabine Gigogne Pampelonne by Ego Paris
By Ego
Located in Boston, MA
Like a contemporary vision of an emblematic waterfront figure, the Beach Nested Cabins revisit the traditional concept of beach houses and become an outdoor furniture, playful and fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
Mauve Leather and Charcoal Gray Daybed by Mirak for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Post-Modern Attila daybed designed by French Architect Jean Michele Wilmotte for Mirak and special ordered by Steve Chase. The Daybeds frames is solid steel that ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
"D'Ivan" 21st Century Chaise Longue, Brown Walnut and Maple by Ivan Paradisi
Located in Turin, IT
"D'Ivan" chaise longue is an absolute gem in Ivan Paradisi's collection.
The Baroque-inspired style of this daybed is meant to create an elegant reaction between the forms of the su...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
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
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
Piere Jeanneret PJ-L-05-A Single Bed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This elegant bed is inspired by the traditional Indian "charpoy", which is used for sleeping outside in hot weather. The simple yet sophisticated frame rests upon the characteristic ...
Category
20th Century Indian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Teak, Cedar, Cotton
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
Bronze & Leather Bench, KIMANI, by Reda Amalou Desgin, 2018 - Gallery Collection
Located in Paris, FR
The Gallery collection showcases exclusive designs by Reda Amalou.
The pieces are crafted by some of the best artisans around the world and are edited as a series of 8 and 4 artist’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Knoll, Richard Meier
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
French Early Modern Style Fully Adjustable Campaign Daybed or Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
A rare 19th century French wrought iron Campaign bed circa 1870 having folding capacity and a replaced burlap platform.
Comfortable and composed ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Steel Chaise Lounge in the Style of Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding steel sculptural chaise lounge in the style of Ron Arad.
Very good vintage condition.
Weight is 150 kg circa.
Striking decoration for your interior.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede DS 85 Natural Daybed Leather Sofa Ecru Crème White
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede model Ds 85 daybed.
This De Sede DS-85 daybed can be transformed into a double bed. It is upholstered in ecru white crème fine soft aniline leather. It features a circumfere...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel, Chrome
De Sede DS 76 white creme leather Armchair / Daybed
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede armchair in crème white leather.
The chair can be converted into a daybed for 1 single person.
Classic design from Switzerland.
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
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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