Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Chesterfield Vintage Daybeds
Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Daybeds
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech, Leather
1970s Vintage Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Nickel
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Daybeds
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds
Foam, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1730s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
18th Century Italian Antique Daybeds
Cane, Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Mahogany
1960s Indian Vintage Daybeds
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Other Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Rattan
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Foam
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Daybeds
Textile, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Daybeds
Steel
18th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Daybeds
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Daybeds
Pine
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds
Linen, Upholstery, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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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