Daybeds
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Oak
Early 2000s North American Daybeds
Fabric
2010s British Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Alpaca, Bouclé, Sapele Wood
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1920s French Empire Revival Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Cane, Oak, Fabric
2010s Italian Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Daybeds
Mohair, Oak
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Plastic
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
1930s German Streamlined Moderne Vintage Daybeds
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
20th Century Hungarian Biedermeier Daybeds
Mohair, Wood, Birch
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Daybeds
Cowhide, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Daybeds
Other, Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Polyester
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Chrome
2010s South African Modern Daybeds
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s French Daybeds
Oak
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
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s Primitive Vintage Daybeds
Linen, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Daybeds
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Daybeds
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Teak, Chenille
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
2010s French Daybeds
Oak
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Leather
1950s Directoire Vintage Daybeds
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Daybeds
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Daybeds
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
1990s British Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, 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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