Daybeds
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Jute, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Beech
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hemp, Birch, Bentwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Beech
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Birch
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hemp, Beech, Leather
1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Hemp, Birch, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Birch
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Birch
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
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.