Daybeds
20th Century Art Nouveau Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Danish Bauhaus Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Daybeds
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Wood, Walnut, Burl
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Wicker
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Daybeds
Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1970s French Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
20th Century French Bohemian Daybeds
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Czech Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech, Bouclé
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Bamboo
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1870s French Gothic Antique Daybeds
Textile, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Asian Modern Daybeds
Synthetic, Wicker, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Bosnian Daybeds
Velvet, Fabric, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Upholstery, Wicker
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
1960s 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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