Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech, Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1950s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Rope, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Late 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
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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