Daybeds
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
20th Century French Biedermeier Daybeds
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Daybeds
Resin
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chenille
2010s Canadian Daybeds
Upholstery
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
1950s Unknown Louis Philippe Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1940s Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Straw, Laminate, Hardwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam, Leather, Sheepskin
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1940s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Napoleon III Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Indonesian Primitive Daybeds
Teak
20th Century English Regency Revival Daybeds
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Beech
20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Cord, Beech
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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