At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal daybed cushion for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
animal skin and
oak, every daybed cushion was constructed with great care. Find 22 options for an antique or vintage daybed cushion now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a daybed cushion — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A daybed cushion is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Modern,
Mid-Century Modern and
Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one daybed cushion that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Carl Hansen & Søn,
Ole Wanscher and
Joanina and David Pastoll produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for a daybed cushion can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $990 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,717.
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.