Daybeds
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
Early 20th Century African Daybeds
Hardwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Jacaranda
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Bohemian Antique Daybeds
Elm
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Daybeds
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Late 20th Century French Modern Daybeds
Bamboo
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery
Early 1900s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1970s European Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
1940s Austrian Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1780s Italian Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Gold Leaf
20th Century Uzbek Daybeds
Cotton, Silk
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
1950s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1990s Australian Organic Modern Daybeds
Leather, Palmwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
1950s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1650s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Daybeds
Rosewood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Late 19th Century British Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wenge
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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