Designer's beds

Among the most personal furnishings for the home, the bed is an element that has interested a large number of designers and authors of the 20th century and earlier years. Some of their creations are true works of art while others have become well-recognizable and collectible items. Let's look together at some models that have delighted sleep for years without ever going out of fashion.

Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Among the most successful iron models is certainly the Vanessa bed designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in. A perfect expression of the clean and linear design language of the Scarpas, this bed was designed by the Scarpas for Gavina. Characterized by a double structure in lacquered curved metal that makes it very sturdy, this piece was reissued in 2005 by Cassina in the Simon Collection, like the other furniture once produced by Simon.

Cini Boeri

Part of the series of beds, armchairs, and sofas made of foam polyurethane blocks without rigid structures with removable zippered covers, the Strips bed was designed by Cini Boeri in 1972 for Arflex. The versatility of this series, which has greatly contributed to the fortune of its production house, was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979. For effective and efficient use, the top part of the bed, besides being removable, can also be opened like a sleeping bag and serves as a blanket and sheet.

Mario Bellini

As its name suggests, the Bamboletto bed is part of the Le Bambole collection, an original project from 1972, awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1979. A generously padded bed that takes up the design of the iconic seating collection, one of the most significant expressions of Made in Italy capable of synthesizing research and imagination. Its attractive and ergonomic design still makes it one of B&B Italia’s best sellers.

Luigi Caccia Dominioni

A much more traditional look characterizes the Chesa Laria bed, designed in 1959 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. The solid wood structure is simple, without particular frills except for the large sculptural knobs placed at the top of the headboard, making it a timeless classic.

Various Authors

Used by the ancient Egyptians to keep flies away and in the Middle Ages to keep warmth inside the bed, today canopy beds are appreciated for their romantic and nostalgic aesthetic. Modern designs can range from simple and minimalist structures to luxurious and decorative reproductions of historical beds. The materials used can include metal, wood, and a variety of more or less opulent fabrics, adapting to contemporary tastes while maintaining the timeless elegance of one of the oldest bed categories.