There is a range of scandinavian birch daybeds for sale on 1stDibs. Scandinavian birch daybeds have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian birch daybeds made by
Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large scandinavian birch daybeds can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller scandinavian birch daybeds available at 1stDibs — each spanning 20 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made scandinavian birch daybeds over the years, but those made by
Bruno Mathsson,
Alvar Aalto and
Carl-Axel Acking are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.