Find many varieties of an authentic French iron daybed available at 1stDibs. Each French iron daybed for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
iron and
fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a French iron daybed — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A French iron daybed, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Empire or
Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one French iron daybed that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Charlotte Perriand,
Jean Prouvé and
Jacques Adnet produced versions that are worth a look.
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.