Daybeds
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Daybeds
Chenille, Birch
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Pine
1820s American American Classical Antique Daybeds
Birdseye Maple
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Walnut
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Daybeds
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Teak
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Foam, Walnut
1870s French Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Australian Bohemian Daybeds
Hide, Leather, Palmwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Pine
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s French Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s Belgian Industrial Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Canvas, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rattan
1810s Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1990s Modern Daybeds
Bouclé
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
18th Century French Antique Daybeds
Wood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, PVC
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Birch
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
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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