Daybeds
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
1920s Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century French Space Age Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cut Steel
20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Elm
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
1940s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Rope, Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Other Daybeds
Velvet
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
1750s British Regency Antique Daybeds
Oak
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
20th Century European Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Daybeds
Rope, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Wood
2010s Daybeds
Teak
20th Century English Regency Revival Daybeds
Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Daybeds
Upholstery
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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