Daybeds
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wenge
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wood, Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cotton, Linen, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Walnut, Cotton
1960s African Tribal Vintage Daybeds
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Swiss Vintage Daybeds
Synthetic, Bamboo
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Velvet, Rosewood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Daybeds
Iron
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Rattan, Foam, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century New Zealand Space Age Daybeds
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Organic Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Raffia, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bouclé
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Satin, Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Rosewood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Birch, Plywood
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Daybeds
Chrome
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Wool, Pine
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Elm
Late 20th Century North American Modern Daybeds
Marble, Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 1900s Chinese Bohemian Antique Daybeds
Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin, Pine
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass, Steel
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Giltwood
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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