Daybeds
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Beech
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
20th Century Balinese Daybeds
Teak
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1870s French Gothic Antique Daybeds
Textile, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Cane, Teak
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Daybeds
Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Daybeds
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.
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