Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century Persian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century Swedish Antique Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Suede, Wool, Upholstery, Ash, Elm, Oak, Sycamore
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Beech
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Metal
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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