Egyptian Revival Daybed
Antique 19th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Daybeds
Walnut
Recent Sales
Antique Early 1800s Greek Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Daybeds
Vintage 1930s English Egyptian Revival Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Daybeds
Mahogany
Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds
Linen, Walnut, Wood
Early 20th Century American Daybeds
Iron, Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Daybeds
Gold Leaf
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Architectural Elements
Composition
Vintage 1960s English Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Cabinets
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues
Terracotta
Antique Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Bookcases
Marble, Bronze, Gold
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century George III Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Sofas
Leather, Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Side Tables
Marble, Iron
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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