Brutalist Daybed
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Ceramic
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Benches
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Daybeds
Canvas
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Daybeds
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s African Brutalist Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Sofas
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century European Brutalist Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Brutalist Daybeds
Canvas, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Alpaca, Bouclé, Resin
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2010s American Modern Candelabras
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Musical Instruments
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Country Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
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Glass, Pine, Paint
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Finding the Right Day-beds for You
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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