Daybeds
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Walnut
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech, Plastic
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Kingwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wicker
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Iron
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech, Leather
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, 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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