Daybeds
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, PVC
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Dutch Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Bentwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Teak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Beech
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Daybeds
Marble
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Pine
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Birch
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1970s European Space Age Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Leather
2010s Bosnian Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Foam, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Indian Daybeds
Wool, Cotton
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Velvet
1960s Danish Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Teak
1950s Italian Minimalist Vintage Daybeds
Wood
2010s Swedish Modern Daybeds
Concrete
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
2010s German Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
2010s European Daybeds
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Leather, Fabric
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Plywood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Chrome
2010s South African Minimalist Daybeds
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Mohair, Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Regency Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Chrome, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Upholstery, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless 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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