Daybed Day Bed
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Beech
Antique 1870s French Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Daybeds
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century English Regency Revival Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Daybeds
Iron
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Velvet
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Indian Daybeds
Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Daybeds
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Daybeds
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 19th Century European Daybeds
Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Italian Daybeds
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Bosnian Daybeds
Velvet, Fabric, Beech
2010s Bosnian Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Daybeds
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany, Silk
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Daybeds
Chrome
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Daybed Day Bed For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Daybed Day Bed?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021No, daybeds are not smaller than twin beds. In fact, daybeds and twin beds are one in the same. Both measure 39 inches wide by 75 inches long.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because daybeds use normal mattresses, they are almost a type of normal bed taking on the function of a couch. Therefore they can be used as a normal bed, though the comfort level depends on the mattress quality. Designer George Nelson's iconic Nelson daybed and others are available on 1stDibs.
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