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Daybed Sofa Lounge Seating with Leather Armrest Details by Vivian Carbonell
By Vivian Carbonell
Located in Miami, FL
The Verona daybed was inspired by equestrian fashion and lifestyle. The daybed is made with solid wood framed arms (shown in a bleached Douglas Fir per availability) and a tight back...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Linen, Wood

'Magic' Fiberglass Leather Daybed by Asa Pingree - Single
By Asa Pingree
Located in Miami, FL
Fiberglass daybed with natural beautiful brown leather by Asa Pingree.
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pill Leather Daybed by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pill Leather Daybed by Phase Design Dimensions: D 182.9 x W 86.4 x H 34.3 cm. Materials: Powder-coated steel, brass and leather. Powder-coated steel base with solid brass tips. Pow...
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pill Leather Daybed by Phase Design
Pill Leather Daybed by Phase Design
H 13.51 in W 34.02 in D 72.01 in
Ben Erickson, Contemporary Leather and Wood Daybed, United States, 2016
By Ben Erickson
Located in New York, NY
Ben Erickson, an artist living and working in Brooklyn, utilizes 20th century design's most celebrated material and aesthetic combinations in the creation of his own spectacularly un...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Barcelona Daybed in Brown Leather by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll, 1980s.
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This iconic Knoll Studio Barcelona daybed was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930. Just like the Barcelona chair, the daybed is characterized by a high degree of detail. Eac...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mantis Leather Sofa by ATRA
By Alexander Diaz Andersson, ATRA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mantis sofa Tuffed Fabric Upholstery and steel legs L 240.0cm/94.4” W 92.0cm/36.2” H 74.0cm/29.1” Seat height 42.0cm/16.5” Also available in fabric. Price quoted for Grade in F...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mantis Leather Sofa by ATRA
Mantis Leather Sofa by ATRA
H 23.78 in W 36.62 in D 96.42 in
Grey Linen and Leather Maker's Daybed by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Maker's Daybed features a powder coated steel frame with leather wrapped arms and loose side cushions. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, Cal...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Daybed, Newly Reupholstered
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts daybed or chaise lounge By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak, with new brown leather upholstery. Measures: 28.5...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Oak

2023 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Barcelona Daybed in White Leather, Model 258L
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Barcelona Couch / Daybed, Model 258L, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. This particular example was produced by Knoll in 2023. It features a tubular polishe...
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Ludwig mies Van Der Rohe Daybed For Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe Daybed Manufactured By Knoll 1970s Production Walnut frame Beautiful Black Leather Cloth Manufacturers label
Category

Vintage 1970s American Daybeds

Materials

Leather

Modern Daybed or Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modernist design. Quality made wood construction Architectural steel base Walnut rails Forest green suede upholstery Original vintage condition Minor wear / patina co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Steel

Modern Daybed or Bench
Modern Daybed or Bench
H 16.5 in W 32 in D 72.5 in
Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Mies van der Rohe daybed manufactured by Knoll in walnut and red leather. Designed in 1930 by the renowned architect. Signed and in excellent vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International.
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Daybed designed by Mies van der Rohe. U.S.A., Knoll International, 2010. The Barcelona daybed with Hardwood frame, tubular steel legs with a polished stainless steel finish and a su...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Classic Elegance: 1980s Chesterfield Chaise Lounge in Dual-Tone Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Evoke a sense of classic luxury with our restored Vintage 1980s Chesterfield Chaise Lounge, an epitome of traditional elegance combined with modern comfort. Handcrafted with precisio...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Chaise Longues

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather

Large Black Leather Ottoman Bench Daybed, Mid-Century Modern Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Large black leather ottoman, Mid-Century Modern style. 49” by 49” and 17.25”tall. The black leather is beautiful with plenty of wear, walnut veneered base. Great for a home or store...
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Oak Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Oak Cognac leather level daybed by Msds Studio Materials: Camo leather, foam, oak. Dimensions: D 76.5 x W 190 x H 41 cm The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their 3...
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Oak Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Oak Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
H 16.15 in W 74.81 in D 30.12 in
Black Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cognac leather level daybed by Msds Studio. Materials: Camo leather, foam, oak. Dimensions: D 76.5 x W 190 x H 41 cm. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put the...
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Black Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Black Cognac Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
H 16.15 in W 74.81 in D 30.12 in
Moss Green Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss green leather level daybed by MSDS Studio. Materials: camo leather, foam, oak. Dimensions: D 76.5 x W 190 x H 41 cm. The founders, Mia and Torben Koed, decided to put their...
Category

2010s Canadian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Moss Green Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
Moss Green Leather Level Daybed by Msds Studio
H 16.15 in W 74.81 in D 30.12 in
Catalina 120, Tropical Hardwood and Leather Daybed, Contemporary Mexican Design
By Juskani Alonso
Located in Mexico City, MX
Since being commissioned in 2015, the A2 Collection has become one of our best-selling pieces. The collection uses a unique approach to ensemble elegantly the legs of the different p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Daybeds

Materials

Wood, Leather

Contemporary Domenico Daybed Handcrafted by James by Jimmy Delaurentis
By JAMES by Jimmy DeLaurentis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Domenico daybed is handsome yet functional. Anchored by a chocolate leather-covered base, this modern daybed emotes a sleek and cozy feeling with its grey Cavalier wool cushions and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Wool, Wood

'Magic' Fiberglass Leather Daybed by Asa Pingree - Single
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The bed is made of a lightweight fiberglass composite with a molded gel coat surface that is extremely durable and suitable for indoor and outdoor life. The cushion is natural brown ...
Category

2010s American Minimalist Daybeds

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

Contemporary Fortuna Bench in Gray Wool with Solid Walnut Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fortuna bench is an updated version of a Classic modernist daybed. The solid walnut base provides strength and style while it's high density cushion will become the more versatil...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Entea, Sofa/Daybed Base by Benedikt Fahlbush for CMX
By Ricardo Rodriguez Elias
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
An outstanding cozy sofa/daybed specially designed to provide maximum versatility and comfort to the ritual of relaxation, thanks to its wide dimensions and its mobile cushions it ca...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Oak, Cherry

Daybed
By BassamFellows
Located in PARIS, FR
For many who’ve encountered it, the BassamFellows Daybed is more than a piece of furniture – it’s an obsession. The Daybed occupies a deservedly distinguished place in the history o...
Category

2010s American Other Daybeds

Materials

Oak, Leather

Daybed
Daybed
H 4.34 in W 29.93 in D 13 in
Basso Customizable Metal and Leather Bench or Daybed Handmade by Laylo Studio
By Laylo Studio
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in blackened steel, brushed stainless, natural walnut, and black leather. at 20” wide x 18” high x 60” long also shown with natural ash legs in various dimensions The BASS...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Benches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Contemporary Goddard Bench in Gray Leather with Steel Legs
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smaller than a sofa, but bigger than a bench, the Goddard daybed functions as both when needed. It takes its form from 1950s French Industrial design, maintaining a sense of lightnes...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International, 1960s, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic and authentic (both the leather cushion and the Mahogany frame is signed with Knoll International labels) daybed is the 'Barcelona Daybed' also referred to as the 'Barcel...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

EÆ Daybed in Cognac Leather with Cerused Iroko Legs & Burnished Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EÆ daybed in Cognac leather with Cerused Iroko legs & burnished nickel frame. “I wanted to create something better than Mies van der Rohe,” says designer Ben Erickson of Erickso...
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Nickel

Richard Meier for Knoll Rocking Chaise Lounge
By Richard Meier, Knoll
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare Richard Meier rocking chaise lounge for Knoll, circa 1982. Signed and in very good original condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Konekt Rib Bench with Wood, Leather, Polished Brass and COM
By Konekt
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the rib of a whale, our Rib Bench features curved lines that are graceful, yet solid and strong. This piece enhances any living space with its sculptural form and unmista...
Category

2010s American Benches

Materials

Brass

The EÆ Daybed in Horween leather with Ebonized Rosewood Legs and Blackened Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The EÆ daybed in Horween leather with ebonized rosewood legs and blackened brass frame. “I wanted to create something better than Mies van der Rohe,” says designer Ben Erickson of E...
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale Woven Leather and Chrome Daybed Bench by Erwine & Estelle Laverne
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Atlanta, GA
eLarge-scale woven leather and chrome daybed or bench, designed by Erwin and Estelle Laverne, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the leather. It is a versatile si...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Chrome

Nicos Zographos Daybed, Leather and Steel
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Chicago, IL
Large scale bench or daybed by Nicos Zographos. Original black leather rests on polished stainless steel base.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Walnut and Cognac Leather Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Walnut and cognac leather daybed, American, circa 2000s. Beautiful joinery and construction. It was made circa 2008 and has seen very little use.
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Wood

Walnut and Cognac Leather Daybed
Walnut and Cognac Leather Daybed
H 16.25 in W 81 in D 30 in
Mauve Leather and Charcoal Gray Daybed by Mirak for Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular 1980s Post-Modern Attila daybed designed by French Architect Jean Michele Wilmotte for Mirak and special ordered by Steve Chase. The Daybeds frames is solid steel that ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Rocking Chaise by Richard Meier for Knoll, 1982. Black Leather. Rare. Signed.
By Knoll, Richard Meier
Located in Kansas City, MO
Richard Meier Rocking Chaise manufactured by Knoll, 1982. Designed to lay either direction and wide enough for two people. The original black leather was in hardly used condition, ...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Birch

1940s Chrome and Black Adjustable Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s chrome and black leather folding adjustable lounge chair. Cool and industrial, this mid-century piece has an exposed chrome tube framework, a feature emblematic of the period. ...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

William Emmerson Black Walnut and Leather Daybed Chaise
By William Emmerson
Located in Southhampton, NY
Solid black walnut and woven leather strapping. This piece is from Emmerson's Ab Ovo line. Ab Ovo means "from the beginning" or "from the egg." The line was inspired by the human ana...
Category

2010s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Contemporary Daybed, Walnut, Grey Brindle Hide and Bronze
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ Daybed by Brooklyn-based Erickson Aesthetics in Cerused Iroko, Cognac leather and nickel. The EÆ daybed by Brookly...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Nickel

Contemporary Daybed, Cerused Iroko, Cognac Leather and Nickel
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not so general gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ daybed by Brooklyn-based Erickson aesthetics in cerused iroko, cognac leather and nickel. The EÆ daybed by Brookly...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Nickel

Contemporary Daybed-Ebonized Rosewood, Ribbed Horween Leather & Blackened Brass
By Erickson Aesthetics, Ben Erickson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the EÆ Daybed by Brooklyn-based Erickson Aesthetics in ebonized rosewood, ribbed horween leather and blackened brass. The...
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Leather Topped Folding Cot
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and interesting folding cot having an architectural wrought iron structure and a thick natural hand stitched leather surface.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Daybeds

Materials

Wrought Iron

 Leather Topped Folding Cot
 Leather Topped Folding Cot
H 13.5 in W 72 in D 24 in
Mies van der Rohe Style Double Wide Leather Lounge Chair and Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique double-wide leather and multi-position lounge chair and / or daybed. Frame is very well built and heavy. Made to last. New antique brown weathered style leather. Have never se...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Erickson Aesthetics Rosewood Daybed in Horween Leather
By Erickson Aesthetics
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized rosewood daybed in ribbed horween leather with blackened brass frame. Designed by Ben Erickson for Erickson Aesthetics. Custom orders have a lead time of 10-12 weeks FOB...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

DS-20 Divan, Modern Ash Hardwood, Full Grain Leather, Polished Aluminum Daybed
By Martin Forster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-20 Divan has a hand formed frame composed of North American Ash, mirror-polished aluminum fittings, and a machined Birch undercarriage. Its supple aniline leather upholstery b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Aluminum

Zhinü Daybed Contemporary Patinated Bronze American Bison Leather Upholstery
By Chuck Moffit
Located in Mt Baldy, CA
Zhinü daybed contemporary patinated bronze American Bison leather upholstery patinated and bronze plated steel with nine floating cushions upholstered in Cognac colored American Bis...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Daybeds

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International Barcelona Daybed, circa 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful leather and chrome daybed by Knoll International. circa 1970s. From the original owner.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Chaise for Billy Wilder in Black
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Asheville, NC
Minimalist and modernist Charles Eames chaise in black for Herman Miller, designed in 1968 for filmmaker Billy Wilder. This is an early production Eames chaise with black leather cus...
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Chaise Longue Daybed
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome rattan and oak chaise longue or daybed made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The daybed has a gracefully curved back with an open fretwork design. ...
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak

Continuous Daybed - Hand applied wood veneer & leather upholstery
By Atelier FM
Located in New York, NY
Atelier FM's Continuous Collection Each sculptural piece from Atelier FM’s Continuous Series incorporates rectilinear, modernist lines that travel unrelentingly beyond inspection. E...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Macassar, Wood

Mies Van Der Rohe, Barcelona Daybed, Manufactured by Knoll International, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Barcelona Daybed, designed by Mies van Der Rohe for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona. The collection of furniture he created was received with g...
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Leather Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe Knoll Studio
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North York, ON
The Knoll Studio Barcelona Daybed by iconic designer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is a modern classic. The comfortable cushion is hand seamed and buttoned in top quality chocolate brow...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Stainless Steel

Neoclassical French Style Lion Themed Daybed in Tufted Ivory White Leather
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Elegant and whimsical French style Neoclassical Daybed upholstered in tufted Ivory White Leather with matching magnetic stationary Bolster Pillows. Lots of details to admire. Leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Daybed in Antique Chestnut Leather with Walnut and Brass Base
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Neoclassical style handmade Daybed upholstered in distressed chestnut leather and resting on an American Walnut frame with antiqued brass toecaps. Chic. Sexy. Elegant. The sort of da...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Barcelona Daybed by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in North Vancouver, BC
An immaculate example of an iconic piece. The Barcelona daybed forms part of the Mies van Der Rohe series originally designed for the Barcelona Pavilion. As with all of Knoll's furni...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Oak and Leather Arts and Crafts Mission Daybed Chaise Lounge c. 1900 -1920's
By Stickley Brothers, J. M. Young and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Architectural Mission, Arts and Crafts daybed, chaise lounge, in solid oak and leather with brass nailhead trim. The chaise is in very good condition, we believe the leather upholste...
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Oak

Newly Upholstered Jens Risom Daybed, Germany 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Berlin, DE
Vostra Daybed by Jens Risom, newly upholstered in Kvadrat fabric.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Linear Daybed in Leather and Mohair by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Draw clean lines with contemporary furniture inspired by the Mid-Century Modern Legend, Edward Wormley (1907-1995), a leading American designer. Echoing the brass bar below, this emb...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Sexy Black Leather Tufted Vintage Barcelona Daybed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Iconic Barcelona daybed attributed to Mies van der Rohe constructed of a walnut and chromed steel frame upholstered in it’s original black leather. No label.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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North American Leather Daybeds For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of north american leather daybeds available for sale. We have 120 antique and vintage north american leather daybeds in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. North american leather daybeds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. North american leather daybeds bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large north american leather daybeds can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american leather daybeds available at 1stDibs — each spanning 9 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many north american leather daybeds are appealing in their simplicity, but Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll and Vladimir Kagan produced popular north american leather daybeds that are worth a look.

How Much are North American Leather Daybeds?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,010, while they’re typically $1,140 on the low end and $36,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Daybeds for You

An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.

Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.

All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.

Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.

On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.