Daybeds
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1980s German Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Brass
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century African Daybeds
Hardwood
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Oak
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Synthetic
2010s Philippine Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Foam, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Daybeds
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Daybeds
Rattan
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Ebony, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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