Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Daybeds
Wool, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Teak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Leather
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Daybeds
Steel
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
2010s British Daybeds
Mohair, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other, Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Daybeds
Upholstery
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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