Daybeds
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Vintage Daybeds
Bronze
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Swedish Daybeds
Steel
1870s British Early Victorian Antique Daybeds
Rattan, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
1950s French Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Sheepskin
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Metal
2010s Italian Daybeds
Other, Steel
18th Century English Elizabethan Antique Daybeds
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Daybeds
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
1830s English William IV Antique Daybeds
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass
2010s American Daybeds
Upholstery
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Suede, Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Brass, Chrome, Nickel
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Daybeds
Chenille, Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Bamboo, Wicker, Rush, Upholstery
20th Century Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Daybeds
Sycamore, Satin
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Daybeds
Wood
1930s English Vintage Daybeds
Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Daybeds
Iron
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Daybeds
Aluminum
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Daybeds
Brass
2010s Italian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Daybeds
Oak
20th Century Daybeds
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Daybeds
Brass
18th Century European Louis XV Antique Daybeds
Wood, Beech
20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds
Sycamore, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Daybeds
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Leather, Cotton, Linen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Marble, Onyx, Stone
2010s Italian Daybeds
Textile
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daybeds
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Daybeds
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Daybeds
Fabric, Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Foam, Beech
19th Century French Empire Antique Daybeds
Bronze
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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