Eight interiors that show the versatility of futons and daybeds
Our latest lookbook explores how futons and daybeds can offer a tempting spot for relaxation in different residential interior settings. More
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Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features repeating-cushion daybed
The summer edition of our recently launched Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features a Gärsnäs daybed by Teresa Lundmark and Gustav Winsth. Subscribe to Dezeen Showroom New Releases now! More
Dag daybed by Teresa Lundmark and Gustav Winsth for Gärsnäs
Dezeen Showroom: plump cylindrical cushions sit atop a solid beech frame to form this "textural masterpiece" of a daybed designed by Teresa Lundmark and Gustav Winsth for Swedish furniture maker Gärsnäs. More
Wet clay replaces upholstery in squishy daybed by Niveau Zéro Atelier
French studio Niveau Zéro Atelier has salvaged waste clay from construction sites around Paris and vacuum-sealed it to form the padding of a chaise lounge that was unveiled at the Collectible design fair in Brussels. More
Contour daybed by Haldane Martin for Haldane
Dezeen Showroom: described by brand Haldane as "a luxurious statement in alfresco leisure", the Contour outdoor daybed by designer Haldane Martin features layered cushioning and an overhead canopy. More
Architect-designed seating by Parla features on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Turkish furniture brand Parla has listed pieces from its Comfort and Palm seating collections on Dezeen Showroom, designed in collaboration with French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. More
Palm daybed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Parla
Dezeen Showroom: delicate welding and curves define the black metal frame of this chaise longue, designed for both indoor and outdoor use by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Parla. More
Ten built-in beds that are embedded into the fabric of the building
From mattresses on concrete bases to beds encased within timber surrounds, this lookbook rounds up ten single, double and day beds that have been built into interiors. More
Daydream daybed by Richard Frinier for Dedon
Dezeen Showroom: American designer Richard Frinier was informed by Middle Eastern folk tales when designing the Daydream four-poster daybed, which is available from German outdoor furniture brand Dedon. More
Tropez Daybed by Hommés Studio
Dezeen Showroom: Portuguese furniture brand Hommés Studio has created a sunbed named Tropez Daybed, which is informed by the vibrancy of the French coastal town Saint-Tropez. More
4PM chaise longue by Massproductions
Dezeen Showroom: as part of Stockholm Design Week 2022, Swedish brand Massproductions is presenting a lounge chair made from laminated wood that provides comfort without the need for upholstery. More
Baza Lounge outdoor seating by Studio Segers for Todus
Dezeen Showroom: Belgium-based Studio Segers has created four curved seating designs as part of its Baza Lounge collection for outdoor furniture company Todus. More
Outline Daybed by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto
Dezeen Showroom: the Outline Daybed by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto features "understated yet characterful proportions," according to the designers. More
Patricia Urquiola celebrates Mughal culture with Garden Layers outdoor furniture
Patricia Urquiola has created a daybed and side table for Spanish textile brand Gan, with its roots in 16th-century India. More
Lim + Lu designs daybed collection in pastels and brass
Hong Kong studio Lim + Lu's Mass series features pastel tones originally designed to complement the duo's own colourful home. More
Scholten & Baijings' Ottoman daybed for Moroso "started with the textile"
Movie: in our next exclusive movie for Moroso, Carole Baijings of Scholten & Baijings explains how the design duo's new seating range for the Italian brand was designed around the fabric. More
Noidoi's multifunctional Pulse daybed combines a resting space, magazine rack and serving tray
London Design Festival 2014: Norwegian design studio Noidoi has designed a multipurpose daybed for contemporary living spaces that are taking on the merged roles of what would once have been separate rooms. More
Timber daybed by chmara.rosinke features built-in privacy screens
Austrian studio chmara.rosinke created this Japanese-influenced daybed with rotating textile screens as a place to retreat and think, for a design competition run by fashion house Hermès (+ slideshow). More
Chaise longue by Neri Oxman uses 3D printing to create a multi-coloured cocoon
This chaise longue by architect, designer and MIT professor Neri Oxman features 44 different composite materials 3D-printed inside a wooden enclosure, creating a multi-coloured recliner. More
Kulle daybed by Stefanie Schissler features a bobbly surface
Cologne 2014: this daybed by young designer Stefanie Schissler is intentionally lumpy to encourage users to snuggle into it. More