Modernist Daybed
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Benches
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Benches
Steel
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Sofas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Aluminum, Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Benches
Hardwood
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Other Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Daybeds
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Elm
Early 2000s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
20th Century Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mauritanian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Benches
Beech, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Sofas
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Brutalist Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Cotton, Polyester, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mexican Daybeds
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Beech
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Wallpaper
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Iron, Brass
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Wallpaper
Paper
2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Feathers
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1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Wood
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Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Modernist Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Modernist Daybed?
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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