Morbido Single Sunbed

Designed by Jamela Alawneh for Melaaura, the Morbido single sunbed is a study in modern restraint, a luxury outdoor chaise that earns its place in any considered space through the quiet confidence of its proportions, the warmth of its natural materials, and the effortless precision of its execution. It is a piece designed not to demand attention but to reward it: the kind of object that reveals more the longer you look, and that makes a compelling argument for the idea that the finest outdoor furniture should be indistinguishable in its design seriousness from the finest indoor pieces.

Alawneh’s design centres on the interplay between structure and softness, a tension that gives the Morbido its defining character. The solid teak base introduces a grounded, architectural presence: clean right angles, flat-faced planes, and a low platform form that sits close to the surface beneath it with the settled, deliberate composure of something that knows precisely where it belongs. The teak grain runs warm and naturally varied across every element of the base, providing the organic depth and tactile richness that no engineered material can replicate — and that only deepens with time spent outdoors, as the timber develops the silver-grey patina of weathered teak or is maintained in its warm golden tone with dedicated teak care products.

Above the base, the generously cushioned seat appears almost to float,its thick upholstery and neutral toning creating a sense of effortless ease that invites immediate, unhurried settlement. The cushion depth is calibrated not merely for comfort in the immediate sense but for the sustained quality of rest that a full afternoon outdoors demands: supportive enough to prevent the body from sinking awkwardly, soft enough to make the idea of rising feel genuinely optional. The adjustable reclining backrest — supported by a discreet mechanism embedded within the teak structure — moves fluidly between a fully flat lounging position and an upright reading posture, accommodating the full, unhurried range of how luxury leisure actually unfolds across a long day beside a pool or on a sun-warmed terrace.

At L 211 cm × W 96 cm, the Morbido offers ample space for a single person to stretch out fully and completely, its width generous enough to feel spacious rather than constrained. The seat height of 37 cm maintains the modern, grounded profile that defines the piece — low enough to feel relaxed and resort-quality, substantial enough to rise from with ease. When the backrest is raised it reaches 67 cm — supportive and gently enveloping without becoming imposing. Every dimension has been considered with the same care as the aesthetics, ensuring that the sunbed is as ergonomically resolved as it is beautiful.

The Morbido single sunbed is made to order, with dimensions and upholstery fully customisable across a range of outdoor-grade fabric options, from crisp performance whites that echo the luminous teak-and-white contrast of the broader Morbido collection, to warmer naturals and earthy tones that draw frame and cushion into closer, more organic harmony. All fabrics are engineered to maintain their shape, softness, and appearance through sustained outdoor use across multiple seasons.

At Niche Beverly, we carry the Morbido collection as part of our curated selection of the world’s finest luxury furniture. Visit our Los Angeles showroom or contact us to discuss cushion fabrics, dimensions, and lead times for your project.