Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Daybeds
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Mohair, Linen, Oak, Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1990s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Daybeds
Iron
2010s Daybeds
Chrome
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Daybeds
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Walnut
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wicker, Rattan, Plywood
1960s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique Daybeds
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Reed, Cypress
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rush, Walnut
1850s French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Linen, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Daybeds
Paper
1950s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Daybeds
Reed, Elm
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Daybeds
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Bronze
Early 1800s Austrian Empire Antique Daybeds
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Metal
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Elm
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Brass
1950s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Sheepskin, Teak
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Linen, Oak
Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Daybeds
Wood
1830s Italian Charles X Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery, Fiberglass
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern 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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