Daybeds
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Guatemalan Modern Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
2010s South African Organic Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Daybeds
Fiberglass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Velvet, Oak
2010s Spanish French Provincial Daybeds
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Daybeds
Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1950s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Foam, Beech
1960s French Vintage Daybeds
Oak
1880s French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s European Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds
Wood, Leather
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Oak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Elm
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Copper, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s British Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
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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