Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Beech, Wool
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Daybeds
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Daybeds
Giltwood, Paint
1980s American Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
19th Century French Charles X Antique Daybeds
Rosewood, Satinwood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
19th Century Burmese Antique Daybeds
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century British Regency Antique Daybeds
Brass
19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany, Upholstery
1940s American Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Austrian Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
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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