Daybeds
2010s Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
1760s French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Maple, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Wood
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
2010s Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Faux Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood, Plywood, Feathers
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wool, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Daybeds
Metal
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Teak
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal, Iron
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1850s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Walnut, Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Daybeds
Hardwood
20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Daybeds
Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Rush, Wood, Oak
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
Early 19th Century French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Japanese Modern Daybeds
Maple
2010s Canadian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Late 19th Century English Campaign Antique Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Daybeds
Steel
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI 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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