Daybeds
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Pine, Wood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Daybeds
Wool, Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
1990s American Chinoiserie Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Balinese Daybeds
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Elm
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery, Wood
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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