Daybeds
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fiberglass
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Czech Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Rope, Wood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut, Oak, Cherry
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
2010s Italian Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century Balinese Daybeds
Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
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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