Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Latex, Rubber
2010s English Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Marble
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
1710s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Daybeds
Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Early 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Rattan, Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Daybeds
Oak, Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
20th Century French Daybeds
Linen
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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