Daybeds
2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century French Daybeds
Wool, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Early 1800s American Folk Art Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Paper
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Textile, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Elm
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Iron
2010s Bosnian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Leather
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak, Rope, Rattan, Synthetic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Canvas, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
20th Century Daybeds
Metal
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
18th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Leather, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Synthetic, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
2010s Italian Daybeds
Wood, Leather
Antique, New and Vintage Daybeds
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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