There is a range of French mid century daybeds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
fabric and
metal, all French mid century daybeds available were constructed with great care. French mid century daybeds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century.
Mid-Century Modern,
Empire and
Louis XV French mid century daybeds are consistently popular styles. French mid century daybeds have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Jean Prouvé,
Hvidt & Mølgaard and
France & Søn are consistently popular.
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.
