Daybeds
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Cane, Rattan, Teak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Aluminum
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1890s English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Fabric
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Unknown Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Leather, Linen, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Mohair
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Teak
2010s Organic Modern Daybeds
Chenille, Velvet
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Daybeds
Upholstery, Satinwood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Linen, Wicker, Rattan, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1970s Belgian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
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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