Daybeds
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
2010s European Daybeds
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Daybeds
Polyester
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Wool, Pine
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Beech, Wood, Textile
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Ash
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Hide, Bouclé, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Wicker
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Daybeds
Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Steel
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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