Recline into nine of our favourite daybeds, designed to share in the comfort, style and textures of the living room.
Some of the world’s most recognised furniture designers have turned their attention to the multifunctional daybed, combining a sofa and bed. We’ve handpicked nine daybeds that conjure sophistication and leisure through a warm and natural material palette.
This feature originally appeared in est magazine issue #37.
Residence GC by Studio Daskal Laperre | Photography by Thomas De Bruyne
The Adea Bon Daybed by Stockholm-based designers Broberg & Ridderstråle is an architectural furniture piece. Thin black lines juxtapose the cushioned seat, which can feature two material tones or be upholstered entirely in leather.
The Fredericia Spine Daybed by Space Copenhagen features hand-sewn leather inspired by techniques used in Borge Morgensen’s 1960’s leather series.
True to its name and BassamFellows‘ work, the Geometric Daybed relays the importance of linearity through cross-angle seams that align with the posts of the tubular steel structure.
The OW150 Daybed by Ole Wanscher for Carl Hansen & Son has a refined simplicity, characteristic of the famed Danish furniture designer’s work.
A piece that dates back to 1930, the Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll shares its detailed design with the recognisable chair of the same name.
Soft, tufted upholstery juxtaposed with a cylinder leather cushion, the DePadova Erei Daybed by Elisa Ossino embodies a warm and contemporary approach to design.
The Menu Oak Align Daybed has a streamlined elegance, drawing on its classic Nordic materials; a simple ash frame and soft upholstered seat.
Darling Point by Alexander & Co. | Photography by Tom Ferguson
The Edra Sherazade Daybed is inspired by oriental influences with a series of supports in different shapes; square, rectangular and cylinder.
Designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for his son’s camping trip in 1962, the Skovshoved Mobelfabrik OGK Safari Daybed is designed to be transported and comes in a leather canvas bag, ready to be assembled in under two minutes.
Eagle’s Nest by Ian Bennett Design Studio | Photography by Clinton Weaver
