An assortment of custom daybeds is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique custom daybeds was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
fabric and
metal. Find 22 antique and vintage custom daybeds at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Custom daybeds have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Custom daybeds are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many custom daybeds are appealing in their simplicity, but
Cain Modern,
Amir Farr and
Carrocel produced popular custom daybeds that are worth a look.
Custom daybeds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $30,000.
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.