Day Bed
Made by Classicon
Designed by Eileen Gray
Few pieces carry the cultural weight of the Eileen Gray Day Bed. Conceived in the spirit of the early twentieth-century avant-garde, it distills Gray's singular ability to reconcile strict geometric discipline with an almost sensuous ease. The form is open on all sides, inviting approach from any angle, and rewards every perspective with the same considered balance of line and proportion.
The frame is constructed from chromium-plated steel tubing, a material Gray embraced for its precision and its refusal to accumulate visual mass. At 190 centimeters in length, the piece requires a room generous enough to let it breathe, positioned away from walls so its silhouette remains fully legible.
- Frame in chromium-plated steel tubing
- Upholstery available in fabric or leather
- Open form, designed to be viewed from all sides
- Produced by ClassiCon under license, faithful to Gray's original drawings
Eileen Gray first developed the Day Bed in the 1920s, during a period when she was moving from lacquerwork toward a rigorous engagement with the Modernist vocabulary emerging across Europe. The piece belongs to that rare category of design objects that have never required reinterpretation, only faithful reproduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed the Day Bed and when was it created?
The Day Bed was designed by Eileen Gray, the Irish-born architect and designer whose work bridged Arts and Crafts tradition and European modernism. It was created in the 1920s during her most prolific period of furniture design, and has since become one of the defining objects of that era.
How does ClassiCon produce the Eileen Gray Day Bed?
ClassiCon, the Munich-based manufacturer, produces the Day Bed under license with close adherence to the original design specifications. The chromium-plated steel tube frame is fabricated to precise tolerances, and upholstery is offered in fabric and leather options consistent with the original material intent.
What upholstery options are available for the Day Bed?
The Day Bed is available upholstered in fabric or leather. Both options are offered across a range of colorways, allowing the piece to suit varied interior contexts while preserving the proportional integrity of the original design.
Is the Day Bed suitable for everyday use or primarily decorative?
Despite its status as a design icon, the Day Bed is a fully functional reclining lounge. Its seat height and generous length make it well-suited to relaxed seating and reclining, though its open, sculptural presence means it also performs as a focal object in a considered interior.
What room placement works best for the Eileen Gray Day Bed?
Gray conceived the piece to be accessible from all sides, and it rewards freestanding placement in a spacious room. Positioning it away from walls allows its chromium frame and full silhouette to read as intended, without compression against a surface.
